About Bob Spalding
Lived 1941 – 1997 (aged 56). Bob Spalding was an Argentine and British racing driver.
Robert Fiske "Bob" Spalding (18 April 1941 – 8 December 1997) was a British powerboat racer. He was born in Argentina to British parents and was a former F1 Powerboat World Champion and 4 times winner of the Paris six-hour.
Spalding began his boating career in 1961. In 1985, he won the F1 Powerboat World Championship, but did not defend his title the next season after having to retire following head injuries as a result of crashing in the Seville Grand Prix.
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Who was Bob Spalding?
Argentinian race car driver (1941-1997)
When was Bob Spalding born?
Bob Spalding was born on 18 April 1941 in Buenos Aires.
When did Bob Spalding die?
Bob Spalding died on 8 December 1997 in Cambridge.
What was Bob Spalding's occupation?
Bob Spalding was a racing driver.
What nationality was Bob Spalding?
Bob Spalding was Argentine and British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Spalding. https://biography.guide/bob-spalding/
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