Age, Biography and Wiki
Jim Russell (racing driver) (Herbert James Russell) was born on 28 May, 1920 in England, is an English racing driver (1920–2019). Discover Jim Russell (racing driver)'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 99 years old?
| Popular As |
Herbert James Russell |
| Occupation |
racing driver |
| Age |
99 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
28 May 1920 |
| Birthday |
28 May |
| Birthplace |
England |
| Date of death |
2019 |
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Jim Russell (racing driver) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 99 years old, Jim Russell (racing driver) height not available right now. We will update Jim Russell (racing driver)'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
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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Jim Russell (racing driver) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jim Russell (racing driver) worth at the age of 99 years old? Jim Russell (racing driver)’s income source is mostly from being a successful Founder. He is from . We have estimated Jim Russell (racing driver)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Founder |
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Timeline
Herbert James Russell (28 May 1920 – 30 March 2019), better known as Jim Russell, was an English racing driver, garage owner and founder of the Jim Russell Racing Driver School.
Between 1953 and 1959 he won 64 Formula Three races, 11 Formula Two races and 6 sports car races.
He won the British Formula Three Championship for three successive years from 1955 to 1957 in the company of established drivers Les Leston and newcomer John Surtees.
In 1956, Russell set up the first motor racing school at Snetterton.
Russell's racing career ended after suffering injuries in a crash at Le Mans in 1959, meeting his future wife Jennifer who was a nurse at a Norwich hospital.
He went on to run a stud farm from his house at Bardwell Manor, Suffolk.
By 1960, the garage, filling station and race schools were employing over 100 people.
Lead actor James Garner had the most natural ability, so Bob Bondurant was assigned to work with him at Willow Springs so he could learn how to handle a race car for his starring role.
The name brand 'Jim Russell' continues with franchised race driving schools.
With the success of the driver school, Russell entered promising drivers in Formula 3 races in a Jim Russell Racing Driver School sponsored car.
This included Emerson Fittipaldi in a Lotus 59 who won nine F3 races in the MCD Lombard Championship to become the 1969 champion.
The car garage closed and was demolished in November 2007 with the land destined for new housing.
In late 2013 the first units were marketed on an exclusive, gated development called Russell Gardens.
Russell's driving career began at the age of 32, when a friend invited him to go to his local Snetterton race circuit.
Starting with a 500 cc Cooper with a J.A.P. engine, Russell quickly progressed to a Manx Norton engine fettled by established motorcycle tuner Steve Lancefield.
He then moved up to Formula Three and Formula Two.
He died on 30 March 2019, shortly after undergoing an operation for a hip replacement.
Russell was born at his parents' fish and chip shop and lived most of his life in Downham Market, Norfolk.
His first job was selling ice cream.
After serving with the RAF during World War II, he became a garage owner.
