John Alcorn (racing driver)

For other people named John Alcorn, see John Alcorn (disambiguation).

John Alcorn
Nationality	British
Born	(1964-07-27) July 27, 1964 (age 60)[1] Romford, Essex
Previous series
1988-89 1987 1986-87	British Formula 3 FIA Intercontinental Formula 3000 Formula Ford

John Alcorn (born 27 July 1964 in Romford, Essex) is a retired British race car driver.

Career

Alcorn competed in the 1986 Formula Ford 2000 Europe series, ending the season in 4th place on 65 points. The championship was won by future Formula 1 driver, Mark Blundell.[2] For 1987, Alcorn continued racing in Formula Ford in the European, Dutch and British series. He also attempted to qualify for two rounds of the 1987 International Formula 3000 season for Colin Bennett Racing at Le Mans and Jarama, failing on both occasions.[3]

For 1988, Alcorn joined Middlebridge Racing in British F3, taking victory at the Brands Hatch round of the season.[4][5] He moved to Pacific, and ultimately finished 7th in the championship.[6] For 1989, he remained in British F3 but now racing for Becsport. Across the 13 race season, Alcorn scored three podium finishes.[7][8]

Racing record

Complete International Formula 3000 results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	Tyres	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	DC	Points
1987	Colin Bennett Racing	March 87B	Ford Cosworth	A	SIL	VAL	SPA	PAU	DON	PER	BRH	BIR	IMO	BUG DNQ	JAR DNQ	NC	0

References

1. "John Alcorn - Where are they now?". Old Racing Cars. 8 November 2003. Retrieved 13 December 2008.
2. "Formula Ford 2000 1986 Championship". driverdb.com.
3. "John Alcorn". motorsportmagazine.com.
4. "Middlebridge Racing". middlebridge-scimitar.co.uk.
5. "The Rollercoaster of Middlebridge". Autosport. United Kingdom: Haymarket. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
6. "Fast, Furious and Fun". Motorsport Magazine. UK: Motor Sport Magazine Limited. September 1980. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
7. "John Alcorn". driverdb.com.
8. "1989 Formula 3 Review". motorsportmagazine.com.