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Keith Greene

1938 – 2021

British racing driver

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Lived 1938 – 2021 (aged 83). Keith Greene was a British formula One driver, engineer, racing driver and sporting director.

Keith Anthony Greene (5 January 1938 – 8 March 2021) was a British racing driver from England. He raced in Formula One from to , participating in six World Championship Grands Prix and numerous non-Championship races.

Prior to Formula One, Greene had a successful career in sportscars. In 1956 using a Cooper T39, he competed in 11 national level races finishing outside the top six on only one occasion, with two wins and three other podium finishes.

After retiring from driving, Greene became a team manager in Formula 5000 and sports car racing. He worked for Hexagon of Highgate in London, running their newly formed motorcycle business in the mid-1970s. At that time he also managed Alain de Cadenet's Le Mans racing team. He died from cardiac arrest on 8 March 2021 at the age of 83. Racing record

Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 WDC Pts Gilby Engineering Cooper T43 Climax FPF 1.5 L4 MON 500 NED FRA

GER POR ITA USA NC 0 Gilby Engineering Cooper T45 Maserati 250S 2.5 L4 ARG MON 500 NED BEL FRA

POR ITA USA NC 0 Gilby Engineering Gilby 61 Climax FPF 1.5 L4 MON NED BEL FRA

GER ITA USA NC 0

John Dalton Lotus 18/21 Climax FPF 1.5 L4 NED MON BEL FRA

Gilby Engineering Gilby 62 BRM P56 1.5 V8

USA RSA

Complete British Saloon Car Championship results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap.) Year Team Car Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Pts Class 1963 John Willment Automobiles Ford Cortina GT SNE OUL GOO AIN6 SIL CRY SIL BRH BRH OUL SIL 35th 4 13th 1966 Alan Foster BMW 2000 TI SNE GOO SIL8 CRY BRH BRHRet OUL BRH 30th 4 9th 1971 Wylie's of Glasgow Ford Escort RS1600 BRH SNE6 27th 6 9th VMW Motors Ford Escort 1300 GT THRDNS SIL CRY SIL CRO SIL OUL BRH MAL BRH NC

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Who was Keith Greene?

British racing driver (1938–2021)

When was Keith Greene born?

Keith Greene was born on 5 January 1938 in London Borough of Waltham Forest, Leytonstone.

When did Keith Greene die?

Keith Greene died on 8 March 2021.

What was Keith Greene's occupation?

Keith Greene was a formula One driver, engineer, racing driver and sporting director.

What nationality was Keith Greene?

Keith Greene was British.

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· Wikipedia: Keith Greene

· Wikidata: Q172815

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