Purley, David (GB)

b 26/1/1945 (Bognor Regis) - d 2/7/1985 (nr Bognor Regis)

1968 - Began racing AC Cobra
1970 - F3. Won GP de Chimay
1971 - Won GP de Chimay
1972 - Won GP de Chimay. F2: 3rd at Pau
1973 - 5 F1 GP (LEC Refrigeration Racing - March Cos). DNS GB GP - practice
       accident. Formula Atlantic. Won George Medal for stopping in Dutch
       GP to try and save Roger Williamson
1974 - DNQ British GP (Team Harper Token Racing - Token-Cos). F2: at
       Salzburgring, Rouen and Enna. 2nd in Macau GP
1975 - F5000
1976 - Shellsport F5000 champion, 6 wins
1977 - 5 F1 attempts (LEC R.R. - LEC CRP Cos). DNQ=2. 6th in Race of
       Champions. Crashed in GB GP, sustaining massive injuries. recovered
1978 - Raced Porsche in club events
1979 - Raced four races in Aurora series. 4th at Snetterton
1985 - Crashed Pitts Special aerobatic biplane into sea off Bognor Regis