Klaas Twisk
Dutch racing driver
About Klaas Twisk
Lived 1930 – 1999 (aged 68). Klaas Twisk was a Dutch racing driver, racing automobile driver and formula One driver.
Klaas Ysbrand "Jimmy" Twisk (13 July 1930 – 4 March 1999) was a Dutch racing driver. He competed in two Formula One non-championship races, the 1959 Silver City Trophy and the 1961 London Trophy, driving a Cooper T51. His best start position was 14th place, and his best result was 16th place.
He also drove in Formula Two and Formula Junior. In September 1960 he won a Formula Two race at Rufforth Circuit.
Non-championship Formula One results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1959 Tulip Stable Cooper T51 Climax Straight-4 GLV AIN INT OUL SIL16 1961 Tulip Stable Cooper T51 Climax Straight-4 LOM GLV PAU BRX VIE AIN SYR NAP LONRet SIL SOL KAN DAN MOD FLG OUL LEW VAL RAN NAT RSA
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Who was Klaas Twisk?
Dutch racing driver
When was Klaas Twisk born?
Klaas Twisk was born on 13 July 1930.
When did Klaas Twisk die?
Klaas Twisk died on 4 March 1999 in Wiltshire.
What was Klaas Twisk's occupation?
Klaas Twisk was a racing driver, racing automobile driver and formula One driver.
What nationality was Klaas Twisk?
Klaas Twisk was Dutch.
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