User:Twooftwo.four/Jaki Scheckter

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Jaki Scheckter was born born deaf on July 14, 1974, he is the son of six times SA Drivers champion Ian sheckter,and nephew of South Africa’s sole F1 world champion Jody Scheckter.


He is a former South African Formula Ford and '95 US Barber Dodge Pro Series champion (beating Juan-Pablo Montoya), sadly a lack of funds prevented him from moving into the Indy Lights series, this despite having an engine deal which was part of his prize for winning the Barber Dodge title.


Jaki returned to the drivers seat after 15 year to race in the Shelby Can-Am event held at Zwartkops raceway in South Africa on Saturday March 20, 2010, finishing 8th from 14 after 9 laps in the first race ,putting him in front (inverted grid) for the second (15 lap)race where he won the race despite a close brush with his opponents


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