Indianapolis Motor Speedway . . March 22 . Revson died on . Peter Revson's Lola T70 Mk. 3 at 1967 Riverside Can-Am | Flickr On This Day photo: The wreckage of Peter Revson's Shadow after his fatal crash during practice at Kyalami, March 30, 1974 Scion of the Revlon cosmetics empire, this sleek and well-groomed American was initially snared by the uncompetitive Parnell squad which for the most part left him cast in the role of consistent also-ran close to the back of the field. While testing his Shadow DN3 on the Kyalami Racing Circuit ahead of the South African Grand Prix, American driver Peter Revson died on 22 March 1974. . Short Biography. Peter Revson. His father, Martin, is chairman of the board of Dell Laboratories, Inc. Peter Revson was also wealthy and he did like beautiful women. Mac's McLaren: Peter Revson, Dave Charlton and John McCormack's McLaren ... . Leave a comment. Martin had been a founding partner (along with his brother Charles Revson) of Revlon cosmetics, but had parted ways in 1958 and become chairman of Del Laboratories in 1963. Peter Revson « OldRacingCars.com 3 at the 1967 Riverside Can-Am. McLaren's 'cub driver' Jody Scheckter, in another M23 famously caused a multi-car pileup after losing control at Woodcote at the end of lap 1 and proving the strength of Coppuck's design. Peter Revson (1939-1974) was an American racing driver who has successfully competed in Formula 1 and various racing series in the United States.. Going back a ways, that impact and fire is very similar to the crash that claimed the life of Peter Revson in 1974. 1971 Indianapolis 500 - Wikipedia Born 27 February, 1939. Latest Formula 1 Breaking News - Grandprix.com McLaren Racing - Heritage - Peter Revson 108. The car suffered a suspension failure and Revson was killed instantly when he went through the crash barrier. 1973 Indy 500. Martin had been a founding partner (along with his brother Charles Revson) of Revlon cosmetics, but had parted ways in 1958 and become chairman of Del Laboratories in 1963. . Despite never completing a full season of F1, Revson won for the first time on his 24th attempt, at the 1973 British Grand Prix. Peter Revson info & statistics - f1-fansite.com Peter and Douglas Revson are interred together in a crypt at Ferncliff Cemetery . Peter Jeffrey Revson (February 27, 1939 - March 22, 1974) was an American race car driver who had successes in Formula One and the Indianapolis 500. . Peter Revson - Wikipedia Peter Revson Latest News, Videos, Photos and More Images (1974)