Ken Downing

Tags: Formula One Racer, Motorsport Racer, Racing Driver.

Kenneth Henry Downing (5 December 1917 in Chesterton Staffordshire – 3 May 2004 in Monte Carlo) was a racing driver from England. Downing was born into a wealthy family whose interests included manufacturing transport and garages. He began racing at 21 competing in his first event the Eastbourne Rally in a Healey and competed in sports car races throughout the 1940s.

birth date

1917-12-05

birth place

Staffordshire, Chesterton Staffordshire

death date

2004-05-03

death place

Monte Carlo

first race

1952 British Grand Prix

last race

1952 Dutch Grand Prix

nationality

United Kingdom

races

2