John Cordts
John Cordts, 1973, Watkins Glen. Copyright Ron Kielbiski, 2009. Used with permission.
John Cordts, 2010. Copyright Vince Howlett, 2010. Used with permission.
Born: |
23 Jul 1935 |
Died: |
24 Oct 2026 |
Nationality: |
Canada |
Grands Prix: | 1 (1969) |
Born in Germany, then moved to Sweden, before settling in Ontario, Canada. Died in 2026, aged 91. Still cycled and rode around Vancouver Island, where he settled, in his eighties. He was locally best known for his woodcarving and not for his racing, which as well as a Grand Prix, included Can-Am and Trans-Am. Wrote his autobiography, Blood, Sweat and Turnips in 2007.
Biography last updated 25 Oct 2026