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Bob Bondurant

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Bob Bondurant was an American race car driver who competed in Formula One during the late 1960s and early 1970s, achieving two World Championship Grand Prix results before focusing on establishing a renowned driving school.

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How many Formula One World Championship races did Bob Bondurant start?

Bob Bondurant's World Championship Formula One record lists nine starts, all in the 1965 and 1966 seasons. He drove for entries including BRM, North American Racing Team, Reg Parnell Racing, and Eagle. [Formula One History](https://www.formulaonehistory.com/drivers/bob-bondurant/)

What was Bob Bondurant's best Formula One result?

His best World Championship result was fourth at the 1966 Monaco Grand Prix, driving a BRM. Formula 1's results page credits that finish with 3 points. [Formula 1](https://www.formula1.com/en/results/1966/drivers/BOBBON01/bob-bondurant.html)

Did Bob Bondurant work on the film Grand Prix?

Yes. In 1966 he served as a technical consultant and coached James Garner for the racing scenes in John Frankenheimer's film Grand Prix. [Motorsports Hall of Fame](https://www.mshf.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/bob-bondurant.html)

When did Bob Bondurant open his driving school?

The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving opened on February 14, 1968, at Orange County International Raceway. The school began with three Datsuns and a Formula Vee racer before later moving to California locations including Sonoma. [Motorsports Hall of Fame](https://www.mshf.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/bob-bondurant.html)