Denny Hulme

Denny Hulme. Copyright Ferret Fotographic 2009. Used with permission.

Denny Hulme. Copyright Ferret Fotographic 2009. Used with permission.

Born:

18 Jun 1936
Nelson

 Denny Hulme, 1991, Christie's Historic Festival, Silverstone. Copyright Alan Cox, 2010. Used with permission.

Denny Hulme, 1991, Christie's Historic Festival, Silverstone. Copyright Alan Cox, 2010. Used with permission.

Died:

04 Oct 1992
Bathurst Circuit, New South Wales, Australia

Nationality:

New Zealand

Grands Prix:

112 (1965-1974)

F2 starts:

3 (1960) & (1967)

Indy 500s:

4 (1967-1971)

Died of a heart-attack whilst racing in the 1992 Bathurst 1000km. A gruff, but much loved man with principles and good common sense, Denny was a brave driver, who did a lot to develop racing safety. Also competed in many historic events until his death. His father, Alfred Clive Hulme, won a Victoria Cross.

Biography last updated 11 Nov 2012