About Bob Drake
Lived 1919 – 1990 (aged 70). Bob Drake was an American formula One driver and engineer.
Eldon Robert Drake (December 14, 1919 – April 18, 1990) was an American racecar driver. He participated in one Formula One Grand Prix, on November 20, 1960. He scored no championship points. Drake was the last driver to race the famous Maserati 250F in a Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, the 1960 United States Grand Prix. The 250F was a 2.5 litre front-engined Grand Prix car that was considered obsolete in 1961 due to new engine rules.
Aside from being a race car driver, he was a naval diver, restaurateur, and stunt performer.
Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 WDC Points 1960 Joe Lubin Maserati 250F Maserati Straight-6 ARG MON 500 NED BEL FRA GBR POR ITA USA NC 0
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Drake?
American racing driver (1919–1990)
When was Bob Drake born?
Bob Drake was born on 14 December 1919 in San Francisco.
When did Bob Drake die?
Bob Drake died on 18 April 1990 in Woodland Hills.
What was Bob Drake's occupation?
Bob Drake was a formula One driver and engineer.
What nationality was Bob Drake?
Bob Drake was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Drake (racing driver)
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