About John Sheldon
Born 1946. John Sheldon is a British racing driver and racing automobile driver.
John Sheldon (born 2 December 1946) is a British former racing driver. He had a massive crash at Le Mans 1984, he crashed at nearly 200 mph, the fire from the impact was so large that it set some of the nearby forest on fire. The car was destroyed. Sheldon had burns to his hands and left side but a marshall died in the incident.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Sheldon?
British racing driver
When was John Sheldon born?
John Sheldon was born on 2 December 1946.
What is John Sheldon's occupation?
John Sheldon is a racing driver and racing automobile driver.
What nationality is John Sheldon?
John Sheldon is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Sheldon (racing driver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Sheldon. https://biography.guide/john-sheldon-racing-driver/
MLA: "John Sheldon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-sheldon-racing-driver/.
Chicago: "John Sheldon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-sheldon-racing-driver/.
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