Archie Scott Brown
Race car driver and engineer of BRM
Born
1927
98 years ago
Died
May 19th, 1958
67 years ago — 31 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Scotland
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A celebrated race car driver from Scotland, made significant contributions to motorsport in the 1950s. Competed in Formula One and achieved notable success with the British Racing Motors (BRM) team. Showed remarkable skill in both driving and engineering, with a keen focus on car performance and innovation. Brown's career was tragically cut short due to a fatal accident during a race. His legacy continues to influence motorsport enthusiasts and professionals.
Competed in Formula One with BRM
Secured a second-place finish at the 1956 French Grand Prix
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