Ken Kavanagh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ken Kavanagh |
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| Nationality |  Australian |
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| Born | 12 December 1923 Melbourne, Australia |
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| Died | 26 November 2019 (aged 95) Bergamo, Italy |
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| Formula One World Championship career | |
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| Active years | 1958 |
| Teams | privateer Maserati |
| Entries | 2 (0 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1958 Monaco Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1958 Belgian Grand Prix |
Thomas Kenrick Kavanagh (born December 12, 1923 – died November 26, 2019) was an amazing Australian athlete. He was famous for being a Grand Prix motorcycle road racer and also a racecar driver!
Motorcycle Racing Achievements
Ken Kavanagh made history in 1952. He became the very first Australian to win a Grand Prix motorcycle race! This happened at the 350cc Ulster Grand Prix. Later, in 1956, he won another big race called the Junior TT at the famous Isle of Man TT.
Formula One Racing Attempts
Ken also tried his hand at Formula One car racing in 1958. He entered two Grand Prix races with his own Maserati 250F car.
His first attempt was at the 1958 Monaco Grand Prix, but he didn't qualify for the main race. His second try was at the 1958 Belgian Grand Prix. Sadly, his engine broke down during practice, so he couldn't start that race either.
Personal Life
Ken Kavanagh passed away in Bergamo, Italy, on November 26, 2019.
See also
In Spanish: Ken Kavanagh para niños
