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Bob Howlings

Bob Howlings. Copyright Ferret Fotographic, 2013. Used with Permission.

Bob Howlings. Copyright Ferret Fotographic, 2013. Used with Permission.

Born:

03 Mar 1937
Edmonton, London

Died:

13 Jul 1994
Ormskirk, Lancashire

Nationality:

Great Britain

F2 starts:

0 (1981)

Based around the Manchester area, Bob was a larger-than-life character who was a trader of used racing cars and parts. Raced in a huge variety of events, including club racing, and entered a variety of cars for other people. Moved to Florida, but contracted skin cancer and returned to the UK where he sadly passed away. Bob owned a garage and workshop in Manchester but travelled most of the UK through his work. As a racer, Bob mainly appeared in libre and sportscar races and was often seen in a Lola T210. He also raced in Formula 5000, the Shellsport International Series, British Formula Atlantic and the Aurora F1 series.

Biography last updated 9 May 2017