John Harvey (racing driver)
John Francis Harvey (21 February 1938 – 5 December 2020) was an Australian racing driver. He was a top Speedcar driver for many years in the 1950s and 1960s.
| John Harvey | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of birth | 21 February 1938 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 5 December 2020 (aged 82) |
| Place of death | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Retired | 1988 |
| Australian Touring Car Championship | |
| Years active | 1965–1986 |
| Teams | Holden Dealer Team |
| Wins | 2 |
| Best finish | 3rd in 1979 Australian Touring Car Championship |
| Previous series | |
| 1965–70 1966 1966–72 1969–72 | Australian Drivers' Champ. Australian 1½ Litre Champ. Tasman Series Australian Sports Car Champ. |
| Championship titles | |
| 1966 1971 1972 1983 | Australian 1½ Litre Champ. Australian Sports Car Champ. Australian Sports Car Champ. Bathurst 1000 |
| Awards | |
| Medal of the Order of Australia, 2020 | |
In the 2020 Australia Day Honours, Harvey was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to motor sports.
Harvey died on 5 December 2020, aged 82, from lung cancer in Melbourne.[1]
John Harvey (racing Driver) Media
Reproduction of the 1976 Bathurst Bond/Harvey Torana
References
- ↑ Savage, Nic (6 December 2020). Bathurst 1000 champion John Harvey dead at 82. https://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport/bathurst-1000-champion-john-harvey-dead-at-82/news-story/ed2929de9c6ce2d56838b3cb7a5da6f1. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
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