Never fully recovered from a career ending crash in 1957. Linden, who served in the Navy in World War 2, was a colossus of a man became one of the top sprint, midget and AAA drivers just after World War 2, but at his peak he was left brain damaged when his helmet was pierced. Despite being confined to a wheelchair for the majority of his life, Andy's pride and determination meant he learnt how to walk again to some degree and also learnt how to drive a road car again. He remained a popular man within the sport and this was shown by the fact Sam Hanks gave the eulogy at his funeral.

Biography last updated 8 Aug 2022