Charles Jarrott (racing driver)

For the British film and television director, see Charles Jarrott.

Charles Jarrott
Charles Jarrott, at the 1902 Ardennes circuit
Born(1877-03-26)26 March 1877
London, England
Died4 January 1944(1944-01-04) (aged 66)
London, England
OccupationRacing car driver
FamilyCharles Jarrott (son)

Charles Jarrott (26 March 1877 – 4 January 1944) was an English racing car driver and businessman. Jarrott raced from 1900 to 1904, winning the 1902 Circuit des Ardennes race and competing in the 1903 and 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup races. He was the chair of the Motor Cycling Club's Annual Dinner at the Trocadero on Saturday 12 December 1913. He co-founded a car import firm in 1902 and was a founder member of the Automobile Association (the AA), serving as chairman in 1922.[1][2]

  1. ^ Unique Cars – Profile of Charles Jarrott
  2. ^ Graces Guide to British Industrial History. Profile of Charles Jarrott