Herbert MacKay-Fraser
American racecar driver
About Herbert MacKay-Fraser
Lived 1927 – 1957 (aged 30). Herbert MacKay-Fraser was an American formula One driver, engineer and racing automobile driver.
Herbert MacKay-Fraser (June 23, 1922 – July 14, 1957) was a racing driver from the United States, born in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. He participated in one Formula One World Championship grand prix, the 1957 French Grand Prix, on July 7, 1957. He retired from the race and scored no championship points. A week later he was killed in the Coupe de Vitesse at Reims-Gueux, when he crashed his Lotus.
Racing record 24 Hours of Le Mans results Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps Lotus Engineering Colin Chapman Lotus Eleven S1.5 172 DNF DNF Lotus Engineering Jay Chamberlain Lotus Eleven S1.1 285 9th 1st
Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WDC Points 1957 Owen Racing Organisation BRM P25 BRM Straight-4 ARG MON 500 FRA GBR GER PES ITA NC 0
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Who was Herbert MacKay-Fraser?
American racecar driver
When was Herbert MacKay-Fraser born?
Herbert MacKay-Fraser was born on 23 June 1927 in Recife.
When did Herbert MacKay-Fraser die?
Herbert MacKay-Fraser died on 14 July 1957 in Reims.
What was Herbert MacKay-Fraser's occupation?
Herbert MacKay-Fraser was a formula One driver, engineer and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Herbert MacKay-Fraser?
Herbert MacKay-Fraser was American.
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