Dennis Taylor (racing driver)

Dennis Taylor (12 June 1921 in Sidcup, Kent – 2 June 1962 in Monte Carlo, Monaco) was a British racing driver from England. He competed in 500cc Formula 3 from 1952 to 1954. His single World Championship Formula One entry was at the 1959 British Grand Prix driving his Formula 2 Lotus 12, and he failed to qualify.

For other people named Dennis Taylor, see Dennis Taylor (disambiguation).

Dennis Taylor
Born(1921-06-12)12 June 1921
Died2 June 1962(1962-06-02) (aged 40)
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityUnited Kingdom British
Active years1959
Teamsprivateer Lotus
Entries1 (0 starts)
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1959 British Grand Prix
Last entry1959 British Grand Prix

He was killed in the Formula Junior race at Monte Carlo in 1962, 10 days before his 41st birthday.

Racing record

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WDC Points
1959 Dennis Taylor Lotus 12 (F2) Climax Straight-4 MON 500 NED FRA GBR
DNQ		 GER POR ITA USA NC 0

Complete British Saloon Car Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap.)

Year Team Car Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pos. Pts Class
1961 Peter Berry Racing Ltd Jaguar Mk II 3.8 D SNE
3		 GOO
3		 AIN
6		 SIL
4		 CRY
4		 SIL BRH OUL SNE 16th 12 6th
Source:[1]

References
  1. de Jong, Frank. "British Saloon Car Championship". History of Touring Car Racing 1952-1993. Retrieved 26 October 2022.


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