Bob Drake (racing driver)

Phil Robert "Bob" Drake (December 14, 1919 – April 18, 1990) was an American racecar driver. He participated in one Formula One Grand Prix, on November 20, 1960. He scored no championship points. Drake was the last driver to race the famous Maserati 250F in a Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, the 1960 United States Grand Prix. The 250F was a 2.5 litre front-engined Grand Prix car that was considered obsolete in 1961 due to new engine rules.

Bob Drake
Born(1919-12-14)December 14, 1919
San Francisco, California
DiedApril 18, 1990(1990-04-18) (aged 70)
Woodland Hills, California
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityUnited States American
Active years1960
Teamsprivateer Maserati
Entries1
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1960 United States Grand Prix
Last entry1960 United States Grand Prix

Aside from being a race car driver, he was a naval diver, restaurateur, and stunt performer.[1]

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 WDC Points
1960 Joe Lubin Maserati 250F Maserati Straight-6 ARG MON 500 NED BEL FRA GBR POR ITA USA
13
NC 0

References

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  1. ^ "Bob Drake". F1 Rejects. Archived from the original on 30 May 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2016.