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Dave Morgan (racing driver)

David Rowland John Morgan (7 August 1944 – 6 November 2018)[2] was a British racing driver from England. He participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, the 1975 British Grand Prix in which, like several others, he crashed during a storm in the closing laps. He was classified 18th and thus scored no championship points.

Driving career

Prior to his single grand prix entry, Morgan raced a Mini in the mid-1960s, and soon moved on to Formula Three. He incurred a 12-month ban for dangerous driving at the end of 1970, after a last corner collision with James Hunt at Crystal Palace, but was subsequently allowed to progress to Formula Atlantic in 1971.[3] This was followed by two seasons in Formula Two, then a return to Formula Atlantic. After his one Grand Prix, he retired from racing until returning in the British Saloon Car Championship in 1980–1981, driving a Mitsubishi Colt Lancer.[3] Morgan also later worked as an engineer to Eric van de Poele, in both Formula One and Formula 3000.[3]

He died on 6 November 2018, following a stroke.[4]

Racing record

Complete Formula One results

(key)

Complete British Saloon / Touring Car Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position – 1973–1990 in class) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap – 1 point awarded ?–1989 in class)

† Events with 2 races staged for the different classes.

References

  1. ^ Brown, Allen. "Dave Morgan". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  2. ^ Arron, Simon (9 November 2018). "David Morgan: 1944-2018". Motor Sport Magazine. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d Steve Small. The Guinness Complete Grand Prix Who's Who. p. 260. ISBN 0851127029.
  4. ^ Simmons, Marcus (12 November 2018). "Obituary: 1970s single-seater ace and engineer David Morgan". autosport.com. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  5. ^ de Jong, Frank. "British Saloon Car Championship". History of Touring Car Racing 1952-1993. Retrieved 7 February 2022.