Tim Parnell facts for kids
| Born | Reginald Harold Haslam Parnell Jr. 25 June 1932 Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK |
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| Died | 5 April 2017 (aged 84) Littleover, Derbyshire, England, UK |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  British |
| Active years | 1959, 1961, 1963 |
| Teams | privateer Cooper and Lotus |
| Entries | 4 (2 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1959 British Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1963 German Grand Prix |
Reginald Harold Haslam Parnell Jr. (born June 25, 1932 – died April 5, 2017) was a British racing driver from England. Most people knew him by his nickname, Tim. He followed in the footsteps of his famous father, Reg Parnell, who was also a racing driver.
Tim Parnell took part in a few Formula One races, which are the highest level of car racing. He didn't score any championship points during his career. However, he did finish in tenth place at the 1961 Italian Grand Prix.
After his father passed away in 1964, Tim took over running their family racing team, Reg Parnell Racing. He also managed the BRM Formula One team for several years, from 1970 to 1974. Tim Parnell died in 2017 when he was 84 years old.
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Tim Parnell: A Racing Life
Tim Parnell was born in Derby, England. His father, Reg Parnell, was a well-known racing driver. This meant Tim grew up around fast cars and the exciting world of motor racing.
Racing Career Highlights
Tim Parnell competed in four Formula One World Championship races. His first race was on July 18, 1959. He managed to qualify for two of these races, meaning he was fast enough to start them.
His best result was finishing tenth at the 1961 Italian Grand Prix. This race took place at a famous track called Monza in Italy. Even though he didn't score points, finishing a Formula One race is a big achievement.
Driving for Different Teams
During his racing career, Tim drove for different teams. He raced a Cooper car as a private driver. He also drove a Lotus car, another famous name in racing.
Beyond the Driver's Seat
Tim Parnell's involvement in Formula One didn't end with his driving career. After his father's death in 1964, Tim became a team manager. He ran Reg Parnell Racing, the family team.
Managing Top Teams
As a team manager, Tim worked with talented drivers. These included Mike Spence and Pedro Rodriguez. Later, he took on an even bigger role. He managed the BRM Formula One team from 1970 to 1974. This was a very important job, overseeing a major racing team.
Later Life
Tim Parnell lived a long life, staying connected to the world of motor sports. He passed away on April 5, 2017, at the age of 84. He is remembered for his contributions both as a driver and a team manager in Formula One.
