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David Prophet

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Born:

09 Oct 1937
Hong Kong

Died:

29 Mar 1981
Silverstone, Northamptonshire

Nationality:

Great Britain

Grands Prix:

2 (1963-1965)

Killed in a helicopter crash, just after attending the International Trophy race meeting in Silverstone. A Midlands based motor trader, he was decent in sportscars and club racing. His career was quite a lengthy one, starting in Formula Junior in 1961. He intially retired from racing in 1972, before returning for a couple of Shellsport Group 8 races in 1977.

Biography last updated 6 Sep 2014