About Guy Tunmer
Lived 1948 – 1999 (aged 50). Guy Tunmer was a South African formula One driver, engineer and racing driver.
Percival Guy Tunmer (1 December 1948 – 22 June 1999) was a racing driver from South Africa. He participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, his home race in 1975, driving a Lotus 72 for a local team, Team Gunston. He finished 11th, scoring no championship points. He later found success in Formula Atlantic.
Tunmer was killed in a motorcycle accident in his native South Africa in 1999.
Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 WDC Points 1975 Team Gunston Lotus 72 Cosworth V8 ARG BRA RSA ESP MON BEL SWE NED FRA GBR GER AUT ITA USA NC 0
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Who was Guy Tunmer?
South African racing driver
When was Guy Tunmer born?
Guy Tunmer was born on 1 December 1948 in Ficksburg.
When did Guy Tunmer die?
Guy Tunmer died on 22 June 1999 in South Africa.
What was Guy Tunmer's occupation?
Guy Tunmer was a formula One driver, engineer and racing driver.
What nationality was Guy Tunmer?
Guy Tunmer was South African.
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