Paddy Hopkirk
British rally driver (1933–2022)
Biography
Patrick Barron Hopkirk (14 April 1933 – 21 July 2022) was a rally driver from Northern Ireland, he was considered to be one of the finest rally drivers that Ireland ever produced. Following his retirement from competing he became well known for his charity work and for running his successful automotive accessories business and driving school.
Hopkirk was appointed MBE in the 2016 New Year Honours list. In early 2016, Hopkirk became the IAM RoadSmart Mature Drivers Ambassador.
He was known to be very active within the charity and in addition to his mature driver work, Paddy was particularly supportive of the charity's Young Driver Ambassador. Paddy's partnership with him lead to a number of successful initiatives to promote advanced driver training to younger people, he used his profile and network to get organisations such as the BRDC to take part and help to raise the profile of further driver training as a way to save lives on the road.
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- Jennifer Manser
Awards & honours (1)
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
Quick answers about Paddy Hopkirk
- How old was Paddy Hopkirk?
- Paddy Hopkirk died on July 21, 2022 at the age of 89.
- When is Paddy Hopkirk's birthday?
- Paddy Hopkirk was born on April 14, 1933.
- Where was Paddy Hopkirk born?
- Paddy Hopkirk was born in Belfast.
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- Paddy Hopkirk's zodiac sign is Aries.
- What is Paddy Hopkirk's nationality?
- Paddy Hopkirk is a citizen of United Kingdom.
- What does Paddy Hopkirk do?
- Paddy Hopkirk is known as rally driver.
- Who has Paddy Hopkirk been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Paddy Hopkirk's spouse is or was Jennifer Manser.
