Chrissie Neil
Chrissie Neil (1927-1991) was a prominent motor rally racing driver from Glasgow, Scotland. Chrissie Neil followed her sister, Andy Neil into motor racing, acting as her as navigator once she had passed her driving test.[1] The two sisters were able to procure a Morgan sports car after Peter Morgan (son of H.F.S. Morgan, the chairman of Morgan Motor Company) personally saw them racing.[2] Together they raced and competed in the RAC Rally 1953 driving the Morgan Plus 4.[3] In 1954 they competed in the Monte Carlo Rally, driving a Standard Vanguard and they also competed here in 1955 and 1956.[4][5][6] Chrissie entered the Monte Carlo Rally alone in 1958.[7]
References[]
- ^ The new biographical dictionary of Scottish women. Ewan, Elizabeth. Edinburgh. ISBN 978-1-4744-3629-8. OCLC 1057237368.CS1 maint: others (link)
- ^ The new biographical dictionary of Scottish women. Ewan, Elizabeth. Edinburgh. ISBN 978-1-4744-3629-8. OCLC 1057237368.CS1 maint: others (link)
- ^ "www.ewrc-results.com website list of competitors in RAC Rally 1953". ewrc-results.com website. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ The new biographical dictionary of Scottish women. Ewan, Elizabeth. Edinburgh. ISBN 978-1-4744-3629-8. OCLC 1057237368.CS1 maint: others (link)
- ^ "Article on XXIV Monte Carlo Rally article" (PDF). The MG Enthusiasts' Web Site. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "1956 Miscellaneous Rallies: 26th Monte Carlo Rally 16th-23rd January 1956". Minor Championships Results Index. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ The new biographical dictionary of Scottish women. Ewan, Elizabeth. Edinburgh. ISBN 978-1-4744-3629-8. OCLC 1057237368.CS1 maint: others (link)
Categories:
- Motor racing
- 1927 births
- 1991 deaths
- European rallying biography stubs
- British auto racing biography stubs