Trevor Blokdyk 1935 – 1995

Biography

Trevor Blokdyk was born on November 30, 1935, in Krugersdorp, South Africa, during a time when the country was beginning to establish itself in international motorsport. From his earliest years, he would become drawn to the world of competitive racing, pursuing careers across multiple disciplines that would define his life and legacy.

Throughout his adult life, Blokdyk distinguished himself as both a Formula One racing driver and a speedway rider. His dual expertise in these demanding motorsport fields demonstrated his skill, courage, and versatility as an athlete. In an era when international motor racing was rapidly evolving, he represented South African talent on the world stage, competing at the highest levels of the sport.

Blokdyk spent his life in his native South Africa, ultimately residing in the Hekpoort area. He passed away on March 19, 1995, at the age of 59. His contributions to South African motorsport remain part of the country’s racing heritage, remembered as part of a generation of drivers who helped shape the sport during its formative decades.