Eddie Keizan

Eddie Keizan (12 September 1944 – 21 May 2016) was a South African racing driver. He raced in three World Championship Formula One Grands Prix during the 1970s, debuting on 3 March 1973. He scored no championship points.

Eddie Keizan

Born	(1944-09-12)12 September 1944
Died	21 May 2016(2016-05-21) (aged 71) Johannesburg, South Africa
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality	South African
Active years	1973–1975
Teams	non-works Tyrrell, non-works Lotus
Entries	3
Championships	0
Wins	0
Podiums	0
Career points	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0
First entry	1973 South African Grand Prix
Last entry	1975 South African Grand Prix

Keizan was born in Johannesburg. After success in South Africa driving saloons and sports cars, Keizan moved into Formula 5000 where he won the national championship. He participated in the South African Formula One championships as well, including three World Championship South African Grands Prix, twice with a Tyrrell owned by Alex Blignaut – this car had been previously raced by Jackie Stewart. For the third of his three attempts, Keizan drove a Lotus 72, entered by local outfit Team Gunston.

After Formula One, Keizan raced in touring cars and also concentrated on his business interests, including a successful alloy wheels company, TSW Alloy Wheels formally known as Tiger Sports Wheels.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	WDC	Points
1973	Blignaut Lucky Strike Racing	Tyrrell 004	Cosworth DFV V8	ARG	BRA	RSA NC	ESP	BEL	MON	SWE	FRA	GBR	NED	GER	AUT	ITA	CAN	USA	NC	0
1974	Blignaut Embassy Racing	Tyrrell 004	Cosworth DFV V8	ARG	BRA	RSA 14	ESP	BEL	MON	SWE	NED	FRA	GBR	GER	AUT	ITA	CAN	USA	NC	0
1975	Team Gunston	Lotus 72	Cosworth DFV V8	ARG	BRA	RSA 13	ESP	MON	BEL	SWE	NED	FRA	GBR	GER	AUT	ITA	USA		NC	0

External links

• Profile at grandprix.com