Killed in a testing crash at Indianapolis. Overcame polio as a child. He was also a proficient cricketer and enjoyed playing rugby, but started racing by rallying his father's car. He excelled in Formula Junior, which led to his Grand Prix contract with Lotus, with whom he spent most of his top-line career, but he was actually with BRM at the time of his death, returning to Lotus as a one-off for the Indy 500. A very capable driver, he won the 1965 Race of Champions, the non-championship 1966 South African Grand Prix and the BOAC 500 1967 sportscar race at Brands Hatch. He also was involved in a garage dealership and car production business in Maidenhead. A new book on his life and career; Mike Spence - Out of the Shadows came out in September 2021.

Biography last updated 20 Sep 2021