David Purley

David Charles Purley, GM (26 January 1945 – 2 July 1985) was a British Formula One racing driver, born in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, who participated in 11 Grands Prix, debuting at Monaco in .
Purley is known for being heroic during the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix, as he stopped his car and tried to save his countryman Roger Williamson, who was unable to saved after his car had a massive crash and set on fire, eventually killing him. For his heroism, Purley was given the George Medal.
After his racing career ended, Purley went in to professional aerobatics. But he was killed when his specially modified biplane crashed into the English Channel, offshore from his home town.
==Formula One Statistical Overview==
===Formula One Record===
Year	Entrant 	Team	Points	WDC Pos.	Report
 	LEC Refrigeration Racing	 	0 	NC 	Report
 	Token Racing 	- 	0 	NC 	Report
 	LEC Refrigeration Racing	- 	0 	NC 	Report
===Career Results===
Category:Drivers
Category:1945 births
Category:1985 deaths
Category:1973 Début Drivers
Category:British Drivers
Category:March Drivers
Category:Token Drivers
Category:LEC Drivers
Category:Deceased Drivers