About Douglas Hawkes
Lived 1893 – 1974 (aged 80). Douglas Hawkes was a British racing automobile driver and racecar driver.
Wallace Douglas Hawkes (11 September 1893 – 2 August 1974) was a British motor car designer, businessman and racing driver. He was born in Barton, Gloucestershire, married Gwenda Stewart in 1937, and died, aged 80, in Athens, Greece.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
24 Hours of Le Mans results
Year Team Co-Driver Car Class Laps 1928 Lagonda Motor Company Baron André d'Erlanger Lagonda 2 Litre Speed Model 2.0 126 11th 2nd 1929 Société des Applications à Refroidissements par Air Gaston Mottet S.A.R.A. SP7 2.0 22 DNF DNF
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Who was Douglas Hawkes?
British racing driver (1893–1974)
When was Douglas Hawkes born?
Douglas Hawkes was born on 11 September 1893 in Barton.
When did Douglas Hawkes die?
Douglas Hawkes died on 2 August 1974 in Athens.
What was Douglas Hawkes's occupation?
Douglas Hawkes was a racing automobile driver and racecar driver.
What nationality was Douglas Hawkes?
Douglas Hawkes was British.
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