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George Follmer was born on 27 January, 1934 in Phoenix, Arizona, is an American racing driver (born 1934). Discover George Follmer's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 90 years old?

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Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 27 January 1934
Birthday 27 January
Birthplace Phoenix, Arizona
Nationality United States

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George Follmer Height, Weight & Measurements

At 90 years old, George Follmer height is 55.1 in (Coupe) and Weight 3631 lb.

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Height 55.1 in (Coupe)
Weight 3631 lb
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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George Follmer Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is George Follmer worth at the age of 90 years old? George Follmer’s income source is mostly from being a successful driver. He is from United States. We have estimated George Follmer's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1929

He started 29th and finished in the 15th position driving the Grant King Racer's turbo Offy.

1934

George Richard Follmer (born January 27, 1934) is an American former auto racing driver, and one of the most successful road racers of the 1970s.

He was born in Phoenix, Arizona.

His family moved to California when he was just an infant.

Follmer began his career running a Volkswagen Beetle in Gymkhana competition in parking lots in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California.

1950

He took part in his first Grand Prix, in South Africa, at the age of 39 years and 1 month - making him F1's oldest débutant since the 1950s, a distinction he still holds.

1965

In 1965, he won the SCCA United States Road Racing Championship.

1967

Follmer raced in the USAC Championship Car series in the 1967-1971 and 1974 seasons, with 25 career starts, including the 1969-1971 Indianapolis 500 races.

1969

He finished in the top ten 11 times, with his one victory in 1969 at Phoenix International Raceway.

Based on the #16 1969 Boss 302 Mustang racecar that he drove in the 1969 SCCA Trans-Am series, the 2014 Saleen/Follmer Edition was period correct with its livery, naturally aspirated 495HP 5.0L high revving engine, track tuned suspension, and 6-speed manual transmission.

Production was limited to 250 units.

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(key) ( Bold – Pole position. * – Most laps led. )

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1970

Follmer won two races in the 1970 SCCA Continental Championship for Formula A cars, placing sixth in the standings.

1971

His best finish at the Indianapolis 500 was in 1971.

1972

He won the Trans-Am championship in 1972, winning four races with an AMC Javelin, and 1976, driving a Porsche 934 Turbo.

In 1972, Follmer was the Can-Am champion, substituting for the injured Mark Donohue in Penske Racing's Porsche 917/10, causing the racing press to dub Follmer "George Am".

1973

In 1973, Follmer competed in Formula One with Don Nichols' UOP Shadow team.

He was vice-champion in 1973 driving for Rinzler and 1974 in a Shadow.

He collected 6 wins and 13 podiums in the three-year spell.

He is the only driver to win the Can-Am and Trans-Am championship in the same year.

1974

Follmer competed in the NASCAR Winston Cup series in 1974, with appearances in 13 of 30 races.

He collected three top 5 finishes and a pole position.

In 1974 and 1975, he raced at the International Race of Champions, where he won a race.

1977

In 1977 he returned to the revived Can-Am, resulting 6th in 1977 and 5th in 1978.

In addition to his racing career, Follmer also owned a Porsche-Audi-Subaru dealership in Pomona, California, later relocated to Montclair, California, from 1977 to 1990.

1978

He won the 1978 St. Jovite Can Am in his Prophet-Chevy over Alan Jones.

1986

After his retirement, he came back to racing for the 1986 24 Hours of Le Mans, obtaining a prestigious third place with a Porsche 956.

Though long-retired from professional motorsports competition, Follmer still competes in vintage races, often driving the very same cars in which he competed during his heyday.

2013

In 13 Championship races, his best results were 6th in South Africa and a podium 3rd in Spain, in his first two Grands Prix, which gave him 13th in the Drivers' Championship with five points.

He also competed in several non-Championship races.

Follmer also had success in other racing series.

On August 17, 2013 Saleen introduced a limited edition Saleen | George Follmer Edition Ford Mustang.