Ronnie Bucknum
Race car driver and sports team competitor
Born
April 5th, 1936
89 years ago
Died
1992
33 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A race car driver participated in various competitions throughout the 1960s, including the Indianapolis 500. Competed in Formula One races, driving for teams like BRM and Honda. Achieved success in endurance racing and was part of the team that won the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona. His career spanned over a decade as he drove multiple car models in diverse racing series.
Competed in the Indianapolis 500 in 1960 and 1961
Drove for Honda in Formula One races
Participated in the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona winning team
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