Bob Bondurant

Known for

Acting

Born

April 27, 1933

Birthplace

Evanston, Illinois, USA

Died

November 12, 2021 (aged 88)

Biography

Bob Bondurant (April 27, 1933 – November 12, 2021) was an American racing driver and one of the world’s most respected driving instructors, known for his contributions to sports car racing and driver training. Born in Evanston, Illinois, Bondurant made his mark in the 1960s, racing in sports cars, Formula 1, and endurance events. He achieved success driving for teams like Shelby American and Ferrari, notably winning the GT class at the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans with co-driver Dan Gurney in a Shelby Daytona Coupe.

Bondurant’s career was cut short in 1967 due to a serious accident, but he channeled his expertise into founding the Bob Bondurant School of High-Performance Driving. Established in...