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1974 Argentine Grand Prix. Last entry. 1974 United States Grand Prix. Denis Clive Hulme OBE (18 June 1936 – 4 October 1992) was a New Zealand racing driver who won the 1967 Formula One World Drivers' Championship for the Brabham team.
Denny Hulme's dislike of celebrity and preference for anonymity made him the most low key of champions. He hated fame, had no trace of vanity and found social functions an agony. His nickname 'The Bear' was a reference to both his rugged features and a gruff nature that would erupt when he was provoked.
5 days ago · Learn about Denny Hulme, the 1967 Formula One World Champion from New Zealand, who raced for Brabham and McLaren. Discover his biography, achievements, personality, and tragic death in this comprehensive driver profile.
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Oct 5, 2022 · A tribute to the life and career of the New Zealand racing legend who won the 1967 F1 title and the Can-Am series. The article explores his strong-silent personality, his tragic losses and his loyalty to Brabham and McLaren teams.
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Jul 7, 2014 · A tribute to the 1967 F1 World Champion, who died of a heart attack at Bathurst in 1992. The article recounts his early racing career, his friendship with Jack Brabham, and his reflections on life and death.
Clive Hulme, father of the 1967 world champion, won a Victoria Cross at Anzio and, in essence, that is pretty much all you need to know about his son Denis Clive Hulme – “Denny” to most of his friends, and “The Bear” to those who got on the wrong side of him.
Oct 21, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Denny Hulme, the first and only New Zealander to win the Formula One World Championship in 1967. Discover his achievements, style, and legacy in motorsport history.
