Mike Thackwell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mike Thackwell
Occupation	Race Car Driver
Date Of Birth	Mar 30, 1961(1961-03-30)
Age	63
Birthplace	Papakura
Country	New Zealand
Birth City	Auckland Region
Horoscope	Pisces

Mike Thackwell Biography

Mike Thackwell is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on March 30, 1961 in Papakura, Auckland Region, New Zealand. A versatile driver who has competed in several series, including Formula One.

He raced in 1984’s CART series as a Team Penske replacement to In 1984 he raced in the CART series, as a Team Penske replacement for Rick Mears..

Michael Thackwell (born 30 March 1961 in Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand) is a former racing driver, who participated in a number of prominent racing categories, including Formula One. The fifth youngest driver ever to qualify for a Grand Prix, he participated in five of them, making his first start on 28 September 1980 at the Canadian Grand Prix. He scored no championship points. He had previously attempted unsuccessfully to qualify for the Dutch Grand Prix which was held on 31 August 1980.

Between 1972 and 1976, Thackwell attended Christ Church Grammar School, in Claremont, a suburb of Perth. By the time of his Formula One debut in 1980, he spoke with an Australian accent, and regarded himself as Australian, but he competed, and liked to be known, as a New Zealander.

Ray Thackwell, his father, was also a professional racer.

Mike Thackwell Net Worth

Mike Thackwell is one of the richest Race Car Driver from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mike Thackwell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When he was just a young boy, he began racing motorcycles and karts.

When he was only 19, he made his first Formula One race, becoming the second- youngest driver ever to compete in a Grand Prix.

For the Canadian Grand Prix, he replaced Palmer at the RAM team. He duly qualified in 25th place, one place higher than teammate Philippe Alliot, faster by 1.556 seconds. His race lasted until lap 30, when a broken turbo wastegate forced him into retirement. Palmer would reclaim his seat for the next race. Tyrrell wanted him to race in Germany, as Stefan Bellof was unavailable. Once again Thackwell failed to qualify for the German Grand Prix by just 0.055secs. He also tested for Williams during the season.

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In 1980, having tested for both Ensign and Tyrrell, Thackwell had been signed by Ken Tyrrell to be a test driver for the Tyrrell F1 team, alongside his F2 campaign. He was invited to the Dutch Grand Prix by Tyrrell as a spectator, both to learn about the track and the Tyrrell 010 when Arrows team boss Jackie Oliver approached him after the first unofficial practice session to ask if he’d like to drive the Arrows A3. Oliver’s regular driver, Jochen Mass had been injured at the previous grand prix, but his car was at Zandvoort. Although the car was still set up for Mass, including his seat and pedal arrangement, Thackwell got permission to drive the car from Tyrrell and though he failed to qualify, eventually set a faster time than Keke Rosberg in the Fittipaldi.

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Mike Ranked on the list of most popular Race Car Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Mike Thackwell celebrates birthday on March 30 of every year.

Thackwell’s debut in a Tyrrell was unsuccessful; he returned to Formula Two in

1981. He was still considered to be one of stars of the future and was signed by Ralt to partner Geoff Lees. After winning the International Trophy at Silverstone, and a third place at Hockenheim, he suffered a massive testing accident driving the works Ralt-Honda at Thruxton that left him with a shattered heel and head injuries. According to Autosport he hit a bank head on and stopped from 140 mph to 0 mph in under 2 feet. Within weeks, although still on crutches, he completed the rest of the season and finished 6th in the Championship.