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1923Jun, 16

Ron Flockhart (racing driver)

Ron Flockhart, Scottish race car driver (d. 1962)
Ron Flockhart (16 June 1923 – 12 April 1962) was a British racing driver. He participated in 14 World Championship Formula One Grands Prix, achieving one podium finish and won the 24 Hours of Le Mans sportscar race twice.

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