Robin John "Bob" Holden (born 1 December 1932 in

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) is an Australian racing driver. Holden raced small-engined touring cars throughout his career, racing

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s in the early 1960s, establishing a reputation for himself which saw him become a regular part of

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racing program for

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s which culminated with a victory in the 1966 Bathurst 500 co-driving with

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. Into the 1970s Holden moved on to race Ford Escorts in various guises, moving into

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s in the 1980s, winning the 1.6-litre class at the Bathurst round of the 1987 World Touring Car Championship. In the mid-1990s Holden moved into

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s and later a BMW 318i

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car in which he raced his final Bathurst in

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, at the time setting the record for most Bathurst appearances. Holden has continued his involvement in racing through the historic racing scene, and has restored two of his

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specification Ford Escorts to race in historic touring car racing, although one was recently badly damaged at Oran Park. He has also restored one of his Group A specification

FX-GTs which he races himself in the Australian Heritage Touring Car Championship for historic Group C and Group A touring cars. Holden is also involved in charity work, helping disadvantaged youth acquire trade skills to help establish themselves in society.

Career results

Complete Australian Touring Car Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Complete World Touring Car Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Holden, Bob 1932 births Australian Formula 2 drivers Australian rally drivers Australian Touring Car Championship drivers Bathurst 1000 winners Living people Racing drivers from Melbourne Australian Endurance Championship drivers People from the City of Monash Racing drivers from Victoria (state)