James Hunt

Race Car Driver

Birthday August 29, 1947

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace London, England

DEATH DATE Jun 15, 1993 (45)

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About

British racing driver who won the Formula One World Championship in 1976. He later became media commentator.

Before Fame

He was intent on being a doctor before being taken to an auto race by his friend.

Trivia

Fans called him 'Hunt the Shunt' because of his crazy antics on the racetrack.

Family Life

He married Suzy Miller on October 18, 1974 and after their divorce, he married Sarah Lomax in September, 1983. He had children, Freddie and Tom.

Associated With

His first wife left him for fellow racer Richard Burton.