Ray Reed
Raymond William Reed (30 April 1932 – 8 May 1970) was a Rhodesian racing driver born in Gwelo, Southern Rhodesia. He was entered in the 1965 South African Grand Prix in his self-built RE-Alfa Romeo, but did not take part and had earlier participated in the non-championship 1964 Rand Grand Prix. Reed was killed along with his three children in an aircraft accident on 8 May 1970 near Nottingham Road, Natal in South Africa. He had been deemed to be flying in weather conditions under which he was not qualified or legally permitted to fly.[1]
| Born | 30 April 1932 Gwelo, Southern Rhodesia |
|---|---|
| Died | 8 May 1970 (aged 38) South Africa |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Rhodesian |
| Active years | 1965 |
| Teams | RE |
| Entries | 1 (0 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1965 South African Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1965 South African Grand Prix |
Racing record
References
- Kennerley, Wayne M. "Motor Racing in Rhodesia 2". www.classiccarsinrhodesia.co.za. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
- Profile at ManipeF1.com Archived 2012-02-16 at the Wayback Machine
- Profile at StatsF1.com
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