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Paul Richard "Richie" Ginther (Hollywood, California, August 5, 1930 – September 20, 1989 in France) 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. Ginther competed in ...
Sep 17, 2000 · Richie was mightly pissed off at not having a guaranteed starting spot at the '67 Monaco race (or was it '66?), and that's why he quit F1. Dan Gurney once said of Richie that...
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.
Apr 1, 2024 · Richie Ginther's legacy in the world of motorsports is one that will forever be remembered. His technical expertise, innovative approach to racing, and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark on the sport.
Oct 29, 2015 · Richie Ginther recalled that as he passed Dan Gurney and Jimmy Clark at the start, “I pulled myself up and looked at them as I went by, smiling.” Richie Ginther won the Mexican Grand Prix by 2.89 seconds over Dan Gurney. It was not just Honda’s first GP won, but also Goodyear’s.
After racing Ginther dropped out of the rat race to live in a camper in the desert. He died of a heart attack in 1989. Paul Richard Ginther was born in Granada Hills a suburb in northern Los Angeles, California, and was known universally as 'Richie'.
Richie died suddenly in France while visiting Cleo's family in 1989. They had just come from England, where they had attended a BRM team reunion. Contemporaries remember him as very quick and a master development engineer.
