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Ronald James Bucknum (April 5, 1936 – April 23, 1992) was an American race car driver, born in Alhambra, California. Bucknum participated in 11 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on August 2, 1964. He scored a total of two championship points.
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- Ronald James Bucknum, April 5, 1936, Alhambra, California, U.S.
- 1966–1971
- April 23, 1992 (aged 56), San Luis Obispo, California, U.S.
1964. End year: 1966. Active years: 3. Ronnie Bucknum (5 April 1936 – 23 April 1992) was an American racecar driver, born in Alhambra, California. Bucknum participated in 11 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on August 2, 1964. He scored a total of two championship points.
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Jul 7, 2014 · As Richie Ginther crossed the line in Mexico City in 1965 to score Honda’s maiden victory, the Japanese team had extra reason to celebrate: back in fifth place was team-mate and fellow Californian Ronnie Bucknum in the sister car. It would be his first and last time worrying the points scorers.
A 1.5-litre version (still non-turbo of course) first turned up at the 'Ring on board the RA271 design, unknown American Ronnie Bucknum driving. Oddly enough, at the time Honda wasn't known as a car manufacturer but had already seen many successes as a motorcycle factory, taking FIM championships by storm in the early sixties.
Apr 23, 1992 · Biography last updated 22 Aug 2019. Ronnie Bucknum (born 05 Apr 1936 Alhambra, California; died 23 Apr 1992 San Luis Obispo, California). Died after a long fight with a diabetes-related illness. Son Jeff became a racer. Honda's test and development driver, he also raced at Le Mans and the Indy 500.
- 05 Apr 1936Alhambra, California
- 11 (1964-1966)
- 23 Apr 1992San Luis Obispo, California
- United States
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Jun 6, 2023 · The Mk II entered by Holman-Moody of Ronnie Bucknum and Dick Hutcherson was a distant third. Road & Track ’s Manney reported that the rivalry among drivers would result in an occasional...