Johnny Claes

Johnny Claes

Octave John "Johnny" Claes (11 August 1916 in London – 3 February 1956 in Brussels) was a racing driver from Belgium. Before his fame as a racing driver, Claes was also a jazz trumpeter and successful bandleader in Britain.

Read more about Johnny Claes:  Early Life and Jazz Career, Racing Career, Complete World Championship Formula One Results

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