November 12, 1945
George Eaton
(Photo; statsf1.com)
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The youngest son of Signy and John David Eaton. He gained fame as a Canadian race driver who drove sports cars, Can Am, Formula One and Formula A cars. He served as president of the family company for ten years. Under his leadership, Eaton's continued its precipitous decline from its historic dominance in the Canadian retail market.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The youngest son of Signy and John David Eaton. He gained fame as a Canadian race driver who drove sports cars, Can Am, Formula One and Formula A cars. He served as president of the family company for ten years. Under his leadership, Eaton's continued its precipitous decline from its historic dominance in the Canadian retail market.
His Formula One career with British Racing Motors included 13 World Championship Grands Prix and one non-Championship race, debuting on October 5, 1969. He scored no championship points.
George raced in the Can-Am series in 1968, 1969 and 1970. He was the top Canadian in the Can-Am Series in 1969. He participated in the Canadian Formula A series in 1969 and the Continental Series in 1969 and 1971.
George Eaton was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in 1994.
George Eaton was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in 1994.
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