John Youl (1932 – 27 September 2009) was an Australian motor racing driver, race track owner and prominent Tasmanian grazier.
| John Youl | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Australian |
| Born | 1932 |
| Died | 27 September 2009 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Retired | 1964 |
| Related to | See Youl family |
| 1964 Tasman Series | |
| Years active | 1964 |
| Starts | 8 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Best finish | 5th in 1964 |
| Previous series | |
| 1959–63 | Australian Drivers' Champ. |
Youl was best known for his driving in open wheel racing cars during the 1950s and 1960s and by the 60's was one of the most prominent Australians of this discipline. His career highlight came in 1962 when he finished second in the Australian Grand Prix behind international grand prix racer Bruce McLaren at the Caversham airfield circuit.[1]
A twice runner-up in the CAMS Gold Star for the Australian Drivers' Championship, Youl raced in the inaugural Tasman Series in 1964 before stepping away from the sport as a competitor. He remained close to the sport however, developing Symmons Plains Raceway on part of the family's grazing land in northern Tasmania.[2]
Youl was also a prominent member of the Tasmanian grazing community.
Career results
edit| Season | Series | Position | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australian Drivers' Championship | 9th | Cooper T51 Climax | |
| 1961 | Australian Drivers' Championship | 6th | Cooper T51 Climax | |
| 1962 | Australian Drivers' Championship | 2nd | Cooper T51 Climax Cooper T55 Climax |
Scuderia Veloce |
| 1963 | Australian Drivers' Championship | 2nd | Cooper T51 Climax Cooper Climax |
|
| 1964 | Tasman Series | 5th | Cooper Climax |
Complete Tasman Series results
edit| Year | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Rank | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Cooper T55 | LEV 4 |
PUK 4 |
WIG 4 |
TER DNS |
SAN 3 |
WAR Ret |
LAK 2 |
LON 5 |
5th | 21 |
References
edit- ^ "Ex-racing driver John Youl dies at 77". 27 September 2009.
- ^ "Home for six generations". The Australian Women's Weekly. National Library of Australia. 7 July 1976. p. 88. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
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