The World Championship drivers — Where are they now?
by Richard Jenkins
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I have endeavoured to try and provide as up-to-date and accurate information as possible for everyone featured on this site, and I am always indebted to the many contributors who help with the information on this site and sadly, space doesn't allow for me to thank everyone here. However, I would like to dedicate the ongoing work, progress and achievements on this site to those contributors who are sadly no longer with us but helped aide this project so much: Len Calinoff, Phil Harms, Gene Heeter, Earl Ma, Don Radbruch, Roscoe H Rann and Barry Lake.
Updates and corrections are always welcomed — please either join the debate here or feel free to contact me on with any information you might have.
This part of the site is also dedicated to the memory of Tony Marsh, as it was his post-Grand Prix life that served as the initial inspiration for "Where Are They Now" back in 1998 For more about what this part of the site is trying to achieve, please read my full introduction.
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| Name | Born | Died | Nat | Grands Prix | Biography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert O'Brien | 11 Apr 1908 Lyndhurst, New Jersey |
10 Feb 1987 Hackensack, New Jersey |
USA | 1 (1952) |
One of the most obscure racers, O'Brien was a sportscar racer who made a few racing appearances in Europe via Belgian contacts. Later involved in the garage/motor industry in both his home state and New York. (Last updated 5 Jan 2011) |
| Pat O'Connor | 09 Oct 1928 North Vernon, Indiana |
30 May 1958 Indianapolis, Indiana |
USA | 5 (1954-1958) |
Killed in the 1958 Indy 500. A regular Champ Car competitor, he had a number of wins to his credit. (Last updated 5 Jan 2011) |
| Danny Oakes | 18 Jul 1911 Santa Barbara, California |
13 Jan 2007 Huntington Beach, California |
USA | 0 (1953-1954) |
Worked as a chief crewman in the 1960's. He was remarkably sprightly and was a regular attendee of reunions, historic meetings and to any race at the Irwindale Speedway, until a recent stroke. Sadly, he was in ill-health since and died in 2007. Also raced in boat racing for 10 years after he left motor sport. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Jackie Oliver | 14 Aug 1942 Chadwell Heath, nr. Romford, Essex |
GB | 50 (1967-1977) |
Instrumental in the management of Arrows and after a pay-out, walked out of the sport with a huge fortune. Lives in Bedfordshire and still races in selected historic events. He is also a director of the BRDC, is involved in the self-storage business, and he acts as a consultant to both the BRDC, and also, many current F1 teams. Also enjoys shooting in his spare time. Please also see the interview with Jackie at www.oldracingcars.info/interviews/jackie_oliver (Last updated 11 Nov 2012) | |
| Danny Ongais | 21 May 1942 Kahului, Maui Island, Hawaii |
USA | 4 (1977-1978) |
Raced for many years at the top in America until a crash in 1997 forced him to seemingly retire. However, in 2002 he returned to racing, in the Grand Am series, despite being in his 60's. Also has business interests away from the sport. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) | |
| Arthur Owen | 23 Mar 1915 Lambeth, London |
27 Apr 2002 Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal |
GB | 1 (1960) |
Moved to the Algarve in his later years - a retired author and jeweler, he used to live in St. Helier, in Jersey. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
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