George Ross Eaton (born 12 November 1945) is a Canadian former racing driver who is a member of the prominent

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Life and career

Eaton was born in

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, he is the youngest son of John and Signy Eaton. He gained attention as a Canadian race driver who participated in

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and

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races. He served as president of the

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for ten years. Under his leadership, Eaton's continued its precipitous decline from its historic dominance in the Canadian retail market. His Formula One career with British Racing Motors included 13 World Championship Grands Prix and one non-Championship race, debuting on 5 October 1969. He scored no championship points. Eaton raced in the Can-Am series in 1968, 1969 and 1970. He was the top Canadian in the Can-Am Series in 1969. He participated in the Canadian Formula A series in 1969 and the Continental Series in 1969 and 1971 but retired from racing after 1972. He was inducted into the

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in 1994, and received an honorary doctor of laws degree from

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at a special convocation in April 1996. He attempted one NASCAR Grand National Series event in

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but failed to qualify.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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George Eaton George Ross Eaton (born 12 November 1945) is a Canadian former racing driver who is a member of the prominent Eaton family. Life and career Eaton was born in Toronto, he is the youngest son of John and Signy Eaton. He gained attention as a Can ...

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Complete Formula One World Championship results

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