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Also known as Denis Clive Hulme

New Zealand racing driver (1936–1992)

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Denny Hulme was a New Zealand racing automobile driver who competed in auto racing for teams including Brabham, McLaren, Tyrrell Racing, and All American Racers. He represented New Zealand in international competition and was awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire. During his career, Hulme recorded eight wins, thirty-three podium finishes, and one pole position, accumulating 248 points. He won the Formula One World Champion title and the BRDC International Trophy, and participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Born in Motueka on June 18, 1936, Hulme died on October 4, 1992, at Mount Panorama Circuit. His death resulted from a myocardial infarction, classified as natural causes.

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1943-01-03
Active to
2016-07-29

Discography

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Key facts

Born
Denis Clive Hulme , ( 1936-06-18 ) 18 June 1936, Motueka , New Zealand
Died
4 October 1992 (1992-10-04) (aged 56), Bathurst, New South Wales , Australia
Spouse
Greeta Main ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1963 ) ​
Parent
Clive Hulme (father)
Nationality
New Zealander
Active years
1965 – 1974
Teams
Brabham , McLaren
Championships
1 ( 1967 )
First entry
1965 Monaco Grand Prix
First win
1967 Monaco Grand Prix
Last win
1974 Argentine Grand Prix
Last entry
1974 United States Grand Prix

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
New Zealand
Place of birth
Motueka
Languages spoken
English language
Participant in
24 Hours of Le Mans
Member of team
McLaren
Country for sport
New Zealand
Image
Hulme68.jpg
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Denny Hulme
cause of death
myocardial infarction
date of birth
1936-06-18
date of death
1992-10-04
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Denny Hulme
manner of death
natural causes
number of wins
8
points for
248
pole positions
1
podium finishes
33
number of matches played/races/starts
112
name in native language
Denny Hulme
birth name
Denis Clive Hulme
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Encyclopedic overview

Denis Clive Hulme (18 June 1936 – 4 October 1992) was a New Zealand racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1965 to 1974. Nicknamed "the Bear", Hulme won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1967 with Brabham, becoming the only New Zealander to do so, and won eight Grands Prix across 10 seasons. He is the World Champion with the fewest pole positions in his career, with only 1 career pole at the 1973 South African Grand Prix.

Born and raised in the South Island, Hulme was the son of Clive Hulme, who was a World War II sniper. Hulme achieved eight race wins, one pole position, nine fastest laps and 33 podiums in Formula One. He also finished third in the overall standing in 1968 and 1972.

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