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Jody David Scheckter (/ ˈ ʃ ɛ k t ər /; born 29 January 1950) [2] is a South African former racing driver and businessman, who competed in Formula One from 1972 to 1980.
Jody Scheckter became infamous for causing one of the biggest accidents in Formula 1 history, after which there were demands that he should be banned from the sport. Instead, he straightened himself out and concentrated his considerable talent and ambition on becoming World Champion.
Sep 12, 2023 · Think of the great Formula 1 champions and Jody Scheckter is unlikely to feature. But, writes Matt Bishop, the 1979 title-winner deserves more acclaim for a career in which he was once the best driver, bar none.
Mar 7, 2023 · When he opens double garage doors at the back of a courtyard, daylight floods onto 11 historic racecars that Jody Scheckter stores near Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire – a renowned biodynamic farm the former Formula One champion established two decades ago.
A Letter To My Younger Self: 1979 World Champion Jody Scheckter. The home of risk takers, late brakers and history makers! 💫 NEXT UP - RACE 17 OF 24: AZERBAIJAN 🇦🇿 13-15 SEPTEMBER. 0:00 ...
Feb 27, 2023 · Jody Scheckter. Lights To Flag is a new series that explores the challenges that drivers overcame to reach Formula 1, how their careers unfolded and ended, and – crucially – what retirement from F1 held in store for them.
Jun 19, 2019 · Having arrived in Britain from South Africa in 1970, Jody broke into Grand Prix racing in 1972 with McLaren where he caused a stir with his great speed and somewhat wild race craft. Rough edges polished, he’d go on to win the sport’s ultimate prize - the world title - in 1979 while driving for Ferrari, though in some ways that ...
