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Jody Scheckter

Jody Scheckter. Copyright Ferret Fotographic 2009. Used with permission.

Jody Scheckter. Copyright Ferret Fotographic 2009. Used with permission.

Jody Scheckter, Laverstoke Park, 10th September 2015. Copyright Basil van Rooyen, 2015. Used with Permission.

Jody Scheckter, Laverstoke Park, 10th September 2015. Copyright Basil van Rooyen, 2015. Used with Permission.

Born:

29 Jan 1950
East London

Nationality:

South Africa

Grands Prix:

112 (1972-1980)

F2 starts:

10 (1972-1973)

Moved to the US to run a successful business, then returned to Formula 1, mainly through journalism, but also as adviser and fan of his two racing sons, Toby and Tomas. However Jody now runs an organic farm, called Laverstoke Park, which produced a lot of fresh food. Laverstoke is 2,500 acres big, with over 150 staff, combining to form both old and new - an ultra-modern layout with a two hundred year old tower forming part of the mansion. Jody's links to motor racing these days tend to be on his terms, but there's no doubting his passion for the sport, until 2024, he had a massive car collection at Laverstoke and remains close to his friends made when racing. Also in 2024, he sold off the buffalo part of Laverstoke which produced food and drink. Jody also has a beachside property in Cape Town.

Biography last updated 12 Mar 2024