Francis Tucker
| Francis Tucker | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |
 South Africa |
| Born |
30 April 1923 Johannesburg, RSA |
| Died |
4 April 2008 (aged 84) Somerset West, Western Cape, RSA |
| Championship titles | |
| 1966 | South African Rally Drivers Championship |
| Awards | |
| 1966 2002 |
Springbok Colours MSA Lifetime Achievement Award |
Francis Bagnal Kidger Tucker (30 April 1923 – 4 April 2008) was a South African rally driver, who was the 1966 South African Rally Drivers Champion.[1]
Tucker was heavily involved with the development of the Kyalami racetrack and served as Steward for all the Grand Prix events at Kyalami until SAMRAC sold the circuit. He was also involved with the organization of the Castrol International Rally and a recipient of the Motorsport South African (MSA) Lifetime Achievement award.[2]
References
- ↑ "MSA Handbook 2007". MOTORSPORT SOUTH AFRICA. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
- ↑ "Francis Tucker passed away". MOTORSPORT SOUTH AFRICA. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by EL van Bergen |
SA Rally Driverschampionship 1966 |
Succeeded by Jan Hettema |