George Constantine (racing driver)

George Constantine
Born George John Constantine
February 22, 1918
Southbridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died January 7, 1968 (aged 49)
New York, New York, U.S.
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality American
Active years 1959
Teams Cooper
Entries 1
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podiums 0
Career points 0
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
First entry 1959 United States Grand Prix
Last entry 1959 United States Grand Prix

George John Constantine (February 22, 1918 – January 7, 1968) was a racing driver from the United States. He competed nationally in 108 races between 1953 and 1962, winning 17 times.

Constantine was the United States Sports Car Driver of the Year in 1960. He won the 1959 Nassau Trophy race and the 1956 grand prix at Watkins Glen (in a Jaguar D-type). He set course records at Lime Rock, (1:05.81), and Marlboro, in 1958, and he was one of the top-rated competitors in the 1959 Daytona, Fla. international speedway race.

Constantine battling Rodger Ward (24) at Lime Rock

Constantine was known as the "King of Lime Rock" and "The Flying Greek." His most famous car with the most victories was the rare and fabulous Aston Martin DBR2/1 (owned by Elisha Walker, Jr.), and his mechanic was Rex Woodgate.

Complete Formula One results

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Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WDC Points
1959 Mike Taylor Cooper T45 Coventry Climax MON 500 NED FRA GBR GER POR ITA USA
Ret 		NC 0