About Tony Martin
Born 1949. Tony Martin is a South African racing driver.
Tony Martin is a racing driver from Durban, South Africa. He won the Daytona 24 Hours in 1984 driving for Kreepy Krauly Racing, an all-South African team in a March 83G-Porsche. He shared the win with Sarel van der Merwe and Graham Duxbury.
Martin was born to WWII veteran Ian Martin and Iris Martin (née Momple), the second of two sons.
Martin lives in Umhlanga Rocks in Kwa-Zulu Natal with his second wife. He continues to race, amongst other things, hand-made AC Cobra replicas which he hand crafts in South Africa under the brand name Backdraft Racing.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Tony Martin?
South African racing driver
When was Tony Martin born?
Tony Martin was born in 1949 in Durban.
What is Tony Martin's occupation?
Tony Martin is a racing driver.
What nationality is Tony Martin?
Tony Martin is South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tony Martin (racing driver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tony Martin. https://biography.guide/tony-martin-racing-driver/
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