Bob Bondurant

Bob Bondurant

Bob Bondurant (April 27, 1933 – November 12, 2021) was an American racing driver and one of the world’s most respected driving instructors, known for his contributions to sports car racing and driver training. Born in Evanston, Illinois, Bondurant made his mark in the 1960s, racing in sports cars, Formula 1, and endurance events. He achieved success driving for teams like Shelby American and Ferrari, notably winning the GT class at the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans with co-driver Dan Gurney in a Shelby Daytona Coupe. Bondurant’s career was cut short in 1967 due to a serious accident, but he channeled his expertise into founding the Bob Bondurant School of High-Performance Driving. Established in 1968, the school trained professional drivers, law enforcement, and countless enthusiasts, becoming a cornerstone of driver education worldwide. Bondurant’s impact on motorsport extended beyond racing, as his school set the standard for high-performance driver training, helping drivers master skills needed for both safety and competitive racing. His legacy lives on in the generations of drivers he mentored and the contributions he made to motorsport and driver education.

  • Title: Bob Bondurant
  • Popularity: 0.379
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1933-04-27
  • Place of Birth: Evanston, Illinois, USA
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Bob Bondurant Movies

  • 2016
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    The 24 Hour War

    The 24 Hour War

    6.9 2016 HD

    In the early 1960s, Henry Ford II and Enzo Ferrari went to war on the battlefield of Le Mans. This epic battle saw drivers lose their lives, family...

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  • 1969
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    The Racing Scene

    The Racing Scene

    6 1969 HD

    The story of James Garner's year with his racing team, from the time he bought the car, and assembled his team through Mexico, England, Florida and...

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  • 2002
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    The Snake and the Stallion

    The Snake and the Stallion

    7.5 2002 HD

    The Snake and the Stallion tells the story of motor-sports legend, Carroll Shelby, a bankrupt chicken farmer who, alongside a team of Southern...

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  • 1966
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    Grand Prix

    Grand Prix

    7.258 1966 HD

    The most daring drivers in the world have gathered to compete for the 1966 Formula One championship. After a spectacular wreck in the first of a...

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  • 1990
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    Dorf Goes Auto Racing

    Dorf Goes Auto Racing

    1 1990 HD

    World-famous European race car driver, Duessel Dorf, comes to America to take on his greatest challenge-stock car racing in the Indy 500. However,...

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  • 1969
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    Winning

    Winning

    5.891 1969 HD

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