Bill Thompson (racing driver)
Australian racing driver, born 1906

Bill Thompson (racing driver)

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Australian racing driver, born 1906
A.K.A.
William Thompson
Gender:
Male
Places:
Australia
Is:
EngineerRacecar driver
Work field:
EngineeringSports
Birth:
28 December 1906
Death:
12 February 1945
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Bill Thompson (born William Bethel Thompson on 28 December 1906 at Summer Hill, Sydney ) was an Australian racing driver who was active in motor sport from 1928 to 1936. His competition cars included various Bugattis, a Riley Brooklands and an MG K3. Although his career was not taken to the international level, he met with considerable successful in Australia.
Thompson died as a result of an aircraft accident on 12 February 1945 in the Marshall Islands, Pacific Ocean.

Career

Bill Thompson (Bugatti Type 37A) contesting the 1932 Australian Grand Prix

Career highlights include:

  • Winner of the 1930 Australian Grand Prix
  • Winner of the 1932 Australian Grand Prix
  • Winner of the 1933 Australian Grand Prix
  • Second in the 1934 Australian Grand Prix
  • Second in the 1935 Australian Grand Prix