Born on this day in…
1898
125 years ago
Born on this day, Sir Laurence John Hartnett CBE, an engineer who made several important contributions to the Australian automotive industry and is often called ‘The Father of the Holden’ Read more…
1906
117 years ago
Born on this day, Mauri Rose, racing driver, who invented a device that made it possible for amputees to drive an automobile Read more…
1938
85 years ago
Born on this day, Peter Westbury, British racing driver who participated in two World Championshp Formula One Grands Prix, scoring no championship points Read more…
1939
84 years ago
Born on this day, Cesare Fiorio, former Formula One sporting director for Ferrari, Ligier and Minardi, and former team manager of Lancia’s factory World Rally Championship team Read more…
1944
79 years ago
Born on this day, Sam Posey, retired American racecar driver and sports broadcast journalist Read more…
1957
66 years ago
Roberto Ravaglia Read more…