Russell Brookes

About

Rally driver from England who won the RAC Rally three consecutive years, from 1977 to 1979. He also won the British Rally Championship in 1977 and 1985.

Before Fame

He began driving competitively in 1963.

Trivia

He became well-know for his association with the air conditioning company Andrews - Heat for Hire, whose colors he became synonymous with from 1974 through 1991.

Family Life

His father was a firefighter.

Associated With

He was teammates with Jimmy McRae, who is the father of World Rally Champion Colin McRae.