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Sep 17, 2000 · Apparently Richie Ginther just gave up one year, decided he wasnt going race any more after driving a few races for Eagle. I have read a bit about the racing across the 60s and it seems to me...
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Paul Richard "Richie" Ginther (August 5, 1930 – September 20, 1989) [1] was a racecar driver from the United States. During a varied career, the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix saw Ginther take Honda 's first Grand Prix victory, a victory which would also prove to be Ginther's only win in Formula One .
Apr 1, 2024 · Richie Ginther's life after Formula 1 racing. After retiring from Formula 1 racing in 1967, Richie Ginther continued to be involved in the world of motorsports. He transitioned into a career as a team manager and technical consultant, sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience with the next generation of racers.
Oct 29, 2015 · Richie Ginther was a highly regarded Grand Prix driver from 1960 through 1967, his one championship win being the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix piloting the Honda RA272. Off the line at Mexico many of the cars would bog because of the thin air at the 7500-foot altitude.
Sep 22, 1989 · Richie Ginther, a retired race car driver, died Wednesday in France, apparently of a heart attack. He was 59. Ginther was stricken while on vacation in Touzac, a village near Bordeaux.
Jun 29, 2023 · Richie Ginther was a consistent and reliable driver who competed in F1 between 1960 and 1967, scoring one win and 14 podiums. He drove for Ferrari, Scarab, BRM, Honda, Cooper, and Eagle, and was also a test driver for Ferrari and Honda, helping them develop their cars.
Jul 7, 2014 · Ginther’s performance in a virtually untested car (although Baghetti won at Naples on the same day in a similar one) was a revelation. By the end of the year he was Bourne bound, BRM hoping that he would provide valuable engineering input from Ferrari.
