Eddie Keizan

Summary

Eddie Keizan (12 September 1944 – 21 May 2016)[1] was a South African racing driver. He raced in three World Championship Formula One Grands Prix during the 1970s, debuting on 3 March 1973. He scored no championship points.

Eddie Keizan
Born(1944-09-12)12 September 1944
Died21 May 2016(2016-05-21) (aged 71)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Formula One World Championship career
NationalitySouth Africa South African
Active years19731975
Teamsnon-works Tyrrell, non-works Lotus
Entries3
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1973 South African Grand Prix
Last entry1975 South African Grand Prix

Keizan was born in Johannesburg. After success in South Africa driving saloons and sports cars, Keizan moved into Formula 5000[2] where he won the national championship. He participated in the South African Formula One championships as well, including three World Championship South African Grands Prix, twice with a Tyrrell owned by Alex Blignaut – this car had been previously raced by Jackie Stewart. For the third of his three attempts, Keizan drove a Lotus 72, entered by local outfit Team Gunston.

After Formula One, Keizan raced in touring cars and also concentrated on his business interests, including a successful alloy wheels company, TSW Alloy Wheels formally known as Tiger Sports Wheels.

Complete Formula One World Championship results edit

(key)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 WDC Points
1973 Blignaut Lucky Strike Racing Tyrrell 004 Cosworth DFV V8 ARG BRA RSA
NC
ESP BEL MON SWE FRA GBR NED GER AUT ITA CAN USA NC 0
1974 Blignaut Embassy Racing Tyrrell 004 Cosworth DFV V8 ARG BRA RSA
14
ESP BEL MON SWE NED FRA GBR GER AUT ITA CAN USA NC 0
1975 Team Gunston Lotus 72 Cosworth DFV V8 ARG BRA RSA
13
ESP MON BEL SWE NED FRA GBR GER AUT ITA USA NC 0

References edit

  1. ^ "Eddie Keizan". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Roy Hesketh Circuit". Roy Hesketh Circuit. Archived from the original on 5 May 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2016.

External links edit

  • Profile at grandprix.com