Ken Tyrrell

Race Car Driver

Birthday May 3, 1924

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Surrey, England

DEATH DATE Aug 25, 2001 (77)

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About

Founder of the Tyrrell Formula One constructor though he primarily raced in Formula Two for a brief amount of time. He decided he was better suited as a racing team manager.

Before Fame

He started out in Formula 3 in 1952 before making the jump to Formula 2 in 1958.

Trivia

He finally moved up to Formula One in 1968 as the team principal of Matra International.

Family Life

He was born in East Horsley, Surrey, England.

Associated With

He is credited for discovering multiple championship winning driver Jackie Stewart.