Sport in South Africa South Africa has staged Formula One Grand Prix, the last being the 1993 race at the Kyalami circuit. It has produced 1979 Formula One world champion, Jody Schekter, who triumphed for Ferrari that year. South Africa was also one of the host nations for the A1 Grand Prix. Former Indycar Series driver and son of Jody, Tomas Scheckter, led the most laps in both his first two Indianapolis 500 starts. Which was 85 laps during the 2002 Indianapolis 500 and 63 laps during the 2003 Indianapolis 500. He has two career Indycar victories during his career. He has driven full-time
Davy Jones (racing driver) Mans 24 Hours allowed Tom Kristensen to take over the vacant seat, and win his first Le Mans enduro. Jones has since then competed in sports cars, mainly in the Grand-Am Road Racing Rolex Sports Car Series and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. He currently works as a guest speaker, racing advisor, instructor and also runs a driver experience course at a country club in Texas. Davy Jones (racing driver) Davy Jones (born June 1, 1964) is an American racing driver. In 1983 he came 3rd in the British Formula Three Championship behind Ayrton Senna and Martin Brundle. He also