John Lund (racer)

John Lund (racer)

John Lund is a BriSCA Formula One Stock Car driver in the UK, racing under number 53. Lund is currently graded as a 'superstar' and has held this grade since achieving it in the early 1980's. He also holds the current record for the most World Championship wins, with 8 to his name (1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2002). His record of world final starts, world final podiums and world final front row starts is one of, if not the best in the sports history.

John started racing in 1976 and is one of the sports longest serving drivers. As of September 2006 his final win tally tops 220. In 2004 his eldest son, James Lund started racing under number 153, achieving red top briefly before settling down to blue top in his first season. In 2005 his next eldest, Sam Lund started racing under number 531. Sam (19) died on the morning of Thursday 18th January 2007 having endured a car accident whilst driving his younger cousin, James Dewhurst (16) to get ready for a night out.

ee also

*British Stock Car Association

External links

* [http://www.brisca.com The British Stock Car Association]


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