Ian Geoghegan
Ian "Pete" Geoghegan, (26 April 1940 – 15 November 2003) was an Australian race car driver, known for a quick wit and natural driving skills. Sometimes referred to as "Pete" Geoghegan, he was one of the iconic characters of the 1960s and 1970s Australian motor racing scene. His older brother Leo was also an accomplished driver and the brothers often shared a car in endurance events.
| Ian "Pete" Geoghegan | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 26 April 1940 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 15 November 2003 (aged 63) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Related to | Tom Geoghegan (father) Leo Geoghegan (brother) |
| Australian Touring Car Championship | |
| Years active | 1961-73 & 1978 |
| Teams | Geoghegan's Sporty Cars Total Team |
| Wins | 9 |
| Best finish | 1st in 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968 & 1969 |
| Previous series | |
| 1960 1976 1976 | Australian GT Championship Australian Sports Car Champ. Australian Sports Sedan Champ. |
| Championship titles | |
| 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1973 1976 1977 | Bathurst 6 Hour Australian Tourist Trophy Australian Touring Car Champ. Australian Tourist Trophy Australian Touring Car Champ. Australian Touring Car Champ. Australian Touring Car Champ. Australian Touring Car Champ. Bathurst 1000 Australian Sports Car Champ. Australian Tourist Trophy |
| Awards | |
| 1999 | V8 Supercars Hall of Fame |
He was a five-time winner of the Australian Touring Car Championship, a feat matched by only three other drivers since (Dick Johnson, Mark Skaife and Jamie Whincup). He achieved this string of victories driving against competitors of the highest calibre, such as Bob Jane, Norm Beechey and Allan Moffat. He also won the prestigious Bathurst 1000 endurance race in 1973, driving an XA Falcon GT with Moffat for the Ford Works Team.
Later in his career Geoghegan drove a Porsche Carrera to win the 1976 Australian Sports Car Championship, while also driving a Holden HQ Monaro in the Australian Sports Sedan Championship. Geoghegan was inducted into the V8 Supercars Hall of Fame in 1999.
Career results
The following table lists the results obtained by Ian Geoghegan in the various national motor racing titles and major endurance races in which he competed.
Complete Australian Touring Car Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Team | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Jaguar Mk.I 3.4 | LOW 2 |
2nd | - | ||||||||
| 1964 | Total Team | Ford Cortina Mk.I GT | LAK 1 |
1st | - | |||||||
| 1965 | Total Team | Ford Cortina Mk.I GT | SAN 2 |
2nd | - | |||||||
| 1966 | Total Team | Ford Mustang | BAT 1 |
1st | - | |||||||
| 1967 | Mustang Team | Ford Mustang | LAK 1 |
1st | - | |||||||
| 1968 | Mustang Team | Ford Mustang | WAR 1 |
1st | - | |||||||
| 1969 | Mustang Team | Ford Mustang | CAL 2 |
BAT 1 |
MAL 1 |
SUR 6 |
SYM DSQ |
1st | 25 | |||
| 1970 | Geoghegan's Sporty Cars | Ford Mustang | CAL Ret |
BAT 2 |
SAN 2 |
MAL 1 |
WAR Ret |
LAK Ret |
SYM | 4th | 21 | |
| 1971 | Geoghegan's Sporty Cars | Ford Mustang | SYM 3 |
CAL 2 |
SAN 2 |
SUR 3 |
MAL 2 |
LAK 2 |
ORA 3 |
3rd | 36 | |
| 1972 | Geoghegan's Sporty Cars | Ford XY Falcon GTHO Phase III | SYM Ret |
CAL 3 |
BAT 1 |
SAN Ret |
AIR 2 |
WAR DNS |
SUR Ret |
ORA 2 |
4th | 37 |
| 1973 | Grace Brothers Racing | Chrysler VH Valiant Charger R/T E49 | SYM | CAL Ret |
SAN Ret |
WAN Ret |
SUR 2 |
AIR Ret |
ORA Ret |
WAR 3 |
8th | 15 |
| 1978 | Bob Jane Racing | Holden LX Torana SS A9X | SYM Ret |
ORA | AMA | SAN 1 |
WAN | CAL 6 |
LAK | AIR | 13th | 14 |
Complete Phillip Island/Bathurst 500/1000 results
| Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Overall Position |
Class Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | |
Renault Dauphine | B | 152 | NA | 10th | |
| 1963 | |
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Ford Cortina Mk.I GT | C | 105 | NA | DNF |
| 1964 | |
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Ford Cortina Mk.I GT | C | 127 | 5th | 5th |
| 1965 | |
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Ford Cortina Mk.I GT500 | D | 130 | DSQ | DSQ |
| 1967 | |
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Ford XR Falcon GT | D | 130 | 2nd | 2nd |
| 1968 | |
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Ford XT Falcon GT | D | 123 | 12th | 7th |
| 1969 | |
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Ford XW Falcon GTHO | D | 128 | 5th | 5th |
| 1971 | |
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Ford XY Falcon GT-HO Phase III | E | 0 | DNS | DNS |
| 1973 | |
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Ford XA Falcon GT Hardtop | D | 163 | 1st | 1st |
| 1975 | |
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Ford XB Falcon GT Hardtop | D | 109 | DNF | DNF |
| 1977 | |
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Holden LX Torana SS A9X Hatchback | 3001cc – 6000cc | 35 | DNF | DNF |
| 1978 | |
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Holden LX Torana SS A9X Hatchback | A | 29 | DNF | DNF |
| 1980 | |
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Holden VB Commodore | 3001-6000cc | 159 | 3rd | 3rd |
| 1981 | |
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Ford XD Falcon | 8 Cylinder & Over | 92 | 28th | 15th |
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The 1967 Ford Mustang with which Ian Geoghegan won the 1967, 1968 and 1969 Australian Touring Car Championships. The car is pictured in 2013.
A race replica of the Ford XA Falcon GT Hardtop in which Geoghegan won the 1973 Hardie-Ferodo 1000 with Allan Moffat
References
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bob Jane |
Winner of the Australian Touring Car Championship 1964 |
Succeeded by Norm Beechey |
| Preceded by Norm Beechey |
Winner of the Australian Touring Car Championship 1966, 1967, 1968 & 1969 |
Succeeded by Norm Beechey |
| Preceded by Peter Brock |
Winner of the Bathurst 1000 1973 (with Allan Moffat) |
Succeeded by John Goss Kevin Bartlett |
| Records | ||
| Preceded by Bob Jane 2 wins (1962 – 1974) |
Most ATCC round wins 8 (1961 – 1978), 3rd win at the 1967 Australian Touring Car Championship |
Succeeded by Bob Jane 10 wins (1962 – 1974) |