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Mike Beuttler

Mike Beuttler, 16th April 1972. Copyright Jutta Fausel, 2020, supplied by Chris Witty. Used with Permission.

Mike Beuttler, 16th April 1972. Copyright Jutta Fausel, 2020, supplied by Chris Witty. Used with Permission.

Born:

13 Apr 1940
Cairo, Egypt

Died:

29 Dec 1988
Los Angeles, California, USA

Nationality:

Great Britain

Grands Prix:

28 (1971-1973)

F2 starts:

18 (1971-1973)

Became a businessman until his early death, from AIDS, in 1988. Started racing in 1960 in a handful of races, and then stopped, picking up the sport again in 1965. But it wasn't until 1968 that he really made a career for himself, doing well in Formula 3, winning a race at Snetterton. His time in Formula 3 was encouraging, but a large amount of accidents meant he wasn't the best prospect at the time. However strong ambition and good backing combined for him to appear in GP racing, but it wasn't a success, and he left the sport for good in 1974.

Biography last updated 2 Aug 2014