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Basil van Rooyen was a South African racing driver, engineer, inventor, and race-car developer. He made two Formula One starts, both in the South African Grand Prix at Kyalami: one for John Love's privateer Cooper-Climax in 1968 and one for the privateer Team Lawson McLaren M7A in 1969. He did not score a Formula One World Championship point, and his wider career also included South African touring-car racing and work developing competition cars.
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How many Formula 1 starts did Basil van Rooyen make?
Basil van Rooyen made two Formula 1 starts. Both came in the South African Grand Prix at Kyalami.
Which teams or cars did Basil van Rooyen drive in Formula 1?
He drove John Love's privateer Cooper-Climax in 1968 and later entered a privateer Team Lawson McLaren M7A. Both starts were at Kyalami in the South African Grand Prix.
What was Basil van Rooyen known for besides racing?
He was also an engineer, inventor, and race-car developer. His career therefore included technical and design work as well as driving.
Where did Basil van Rooyen make his Formula 1 starts?
Both of his Formula 1 starts took place at Kyalami in the South African Grand Prix. His first was in 1968 with a privateer Cooper-Climax entry.
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