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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. He died on 30 March 2019, shortly after undergoing an operation for a hip replacement.
Jan 13, 2020 · In the motor racing lexicon, Jim Russell’s name will forever be attached to the racing school that launched countless careers – so much so that it’s easy to overlook his own driving achievements.
Apr 18, 2019 · Jim Russell in the cockpit of his Mk IX Cooper in 1955 Picture: Ian Frost/The 500 Owners Association. Born above a Norfolk fish shop, Jim was a Formula Three star, nurtured F1 champion Emerson...
James B. Russell (January 30, 1946 – September 13, 2022) was an American journalist, producer, and executive who created national programs for all three public radio networks: National Public Radio, Public Radio International and American Public Media, as well as for PBS.
Apr 9, 2019 · Jim Russell, the founder of the Jim Russell Racing School, can be considered the man behind the careers of many of motorsport's top drivers including F1 World Champions Emerson Fittipaldi,...
Apr 7, 2019 · So many motorsport careers have started in some part down to Jim Russell, who sadly died earlier this week, it is a surprise that his name is not mentioned more. The 98-year-old won Formula 3 titles both as a driver and a team boss, was integral to the success of one of the best motorsport movies of all time, and the founder of probably the ...
Apr 3, 2019 · Motor Sport is very sad to learn of the passing of Jim Russell, at the age of 98. Russell is best known for setting up his famous International Racing Drivers’ School at Snetterton in 1956. In 1969 he opened a similar school in Canada, at Circuit Mont-Tremblant, and that still thrives today.
