Bill McGovern (racing driver)
William McGovern (born 2 January 1937) is a British former racing driver.
| Bill McGovern | |
|---|---|
McGovern's Championship-winning Sunbeam Imp | |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 2 January 1937 Sligo, Ireland |
| Retired | 1989 |
| British Saloon Car Championship | |
| Years active | 9 |
| Teams | Flintstone Racing Paul Emery George Bevan |
| Starts | 54 |
| Wins | 1 (31 in class) |
| Poles | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 35 |
| Best finish | 1st in 1970, 1971 and 1972 |
| Championship titles | |
| 1970, 1971, 1972 1970, 1971, 1972 | British Saloon Car Championship BSCC - Class A |
McGovern is best known for becoming the first person to win three British Touring Car Championship (then known as the British Saloon Car Championship) driver titles. He won three consecutive titles between 1970 and 1972 with a George Bevan-prepared Sunbeam Imp.
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