Brian Naylor (racing driver)
John Brian Naylor (24 March 1923 – 8 August 1989) was a British racing driver from England. He was born in Salford and died in Marbella, Spain. He participated in 7 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 3 August 1958. He scored no championship points.
| Born | 24 March 1923 |
|---|---|
| Died | 8 August 1989 (aged 66) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | British |
| Active years | 1957–1961 |
| Teams | privateer Cooper and JBW |
| Entries | 8 (7 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1958 German Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1961 Italian Grand Prix |
The son of a wealthy Stockport motor dealer, Naylor financed the building of his own Cooper-based JBW car, which he raced in several grands prix, although the car was out of its depth at that level.
He finished 42nd in the 1961 Daytona 500 becoming the first European driver to compete in NASCAR.
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