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Bob Evans

Bob Evans. Copyright LAT Photographic (www.latphoto.co.uk), 2010. Used with permission.

Bob Evans. Copyright LAT Photographic 2010. Used with permission.

Bob Evans, Autosport show, NEC Birmingham, 13th January 2012. Copyright Tony Gallagher, 2012. Used with Permission.

Bob Evans, Autosport show, NEC Birmingham, 13th January 2012. Copyright Tony Gallagher, 2012. Used with Permission.

Born:

11 Jun 1947
Waddington, Lincolnshire

Nationality:

Great Britain

Grands Prix:

10 (1975-1976)

F2 starts:

2 (1977-1978)

Released his autobiography in 2024. which turned out to be an award-winning book. Now lives in Gloucestershire.. His finest moment was winning the 1974 Formula 5000 title and this led to a deserved Formula One debut a year later. Started racing in 1967, but lack of funds were always an issue. Performed well in the Aurora F1 series, but it didn't led to a Grand Prix comeback and Bob continued racing sportscars until 1986. He later ran a catering business and then a shirt-printing firm, which then morphed into a motor racing team clothing and racewear business. This then diversified into a digital printing business, including posters, until he sold this around 2019.

Biography last updated 10 May 2025