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Bill Thompson (racing driver)

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Bill Thompson (born William Bethel Thompson on 28 December 1906 at Summer Hill, Sydney [1]) was an Australian racing driver who was active in motor sport from 1928 to 1936.[2] His competition cars included various Bugattis, a Riley Brooklands and an MG K3.[2] Although his career was not taken to the international level, he met with considerable successful in Australia.

Thompson died as a result of an aircraft accident on 12 February 1945 in the Marshall Islands, Pacific Ocean.[1]

Career

Bill Thompson (Bugatti Type 37A) contesting the 1932 Australian Grand Prix

Career highlights include:[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Grahm Howard, Thompson, William Bethel (1906–1945), adb.anu.edu.au/biography Retrieved 5 June 2015
  2. ^ a b Review by Pedr Davis, Bill Thompson, Australian Motor racing Champion - By Kent Patrick, bugatticlubaustralia.com.au, as archived at web.archive.org
  3. ^ - DRIVER DATABASE- Bill Thompson


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