South African Formula One Championship build interest by padding the field with Formula 2 and Formula 5000 cars, but viewership was in a steady decline - not helped by a somewhat Byzantine points system. 1976 would see the start of the domination of South Africa's National Championship by Ian Scheckter. Indeed, had it not been for youthful exuberance Scheckter would have won the 1975 title. He won more races than Charlton, but Charlton was more consistent. Scheckter won the first four championship in a row for Lexington Racing before United Tobacco Company withdrew their teams (Lexington, Gunston and Texan). With Gunston returning in 1983, Scheckter
Alexander Sims (racing driver) 2017 he competes at the GT Le Mans class of the IMSA SportsCar Championship with a factory BMW M6. He will compete in the upcoming Formula E season with MS Andretti. As Sims was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.<br> Driver did not finish the race, but was classified as he completed over 90% of the race distance.<br> As Sims was a guest driver, he was ineligible for championship points. Season still in progress. Season still in progress. Alexander Sims (racing driver) Alexander Sims (born 15 March 1988, in London) is a British professional racing driver, and BMW