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Clive Puzey

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Clive Puzey is a Rhodesian racing driver who competed in the 1960s as a privateer, racing Lotus machinery in southern African motorsport. He attempted to qualify for the 1965 South African Grand Prix in a privately entered Lotus, during an era when local drivers raced outdated customer cars against visiting works teams. Puzey was one of a small number of Rhodesian drivers active at this level, alongside contemporaries such as Sam Tingle and John Love.

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Who was Clive Puzey?

Clive Puzey was a Rhodesian racing driver who competed in southern African motorsport during the 1960s. He raced as a privateer using Lotus machinery.

Did Clive Puzey race in Formula 1?

Puzey attempted to qualify for the 1965 South African Grand Prix. He entered a privately run Lotus, but the catalog description does not state that he qualified for the race.

What car did Clive Puzey use at the 1965 South African Grand Prix?

He attempted to qualify in a privately entered Lotus. His entry reflected the era when local drivers often competed with older machinery.

What does privateer mean in Clive Puzey's racing context?

A privateer was an independently funded entrant rather than a driver supported by a major factory team. Puzey's Lotus was privately entered during the 1960s southern African racing scene.