George Duller
| Nationality | British |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 January 1891 |
| Died | 15 February 1970 (aged 83) Epsom, Surrey, England, UK |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Years | 1925–1927 |
| Teams | Sunbeam Motor Co Bentley Motors |
| Best finish | N/A (DNF) |
| Class wins | 0 |
George Edward Duller (26 January 1891 – 6 June 1962) was a British champion jockey, before becoming a racing car driver and one of the Bentley Boys.[1] In later life, he trained racehorses.[1][2]
Early life
He was born in Canning Town, Essex (now London)[3], the eldest of 12 children of George Henry Duller, a horse trainer, and his wife Ellen Clara Green.[4]
Personal life
Duller was first married to notable racer Bessie Grace Hyams in 1918; they divorced sometime in the 1930s-40s.[5] They had one daughter named Grace Joan. Later, he married Violette Cordery's sister.[1] He died at Epsom, Surrey while attending the August Bank horse races.[1][6]
Motor racing career
Duller raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times, from 1925 to 1927. He did not finish the entire race in any of those three entries. He was involved in a pile-up crash at the Maison Blanche (White House) corner in the 1927 race; Duller was unharmed, but he did not enter the race again.
Racing record
Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results
| Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Pos. | Class Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Sunbeam Motor Co | Henry Segrave | Sunbeam 3 Litre Super Sports | 3.0 | 32 | DNF (Transmission) | |
| 1926 | Bentley Motors Limited | Frank Clement | Bentley 3 Litre Speed | 3.0 | 72 | DNF (Engine) | |
| 1927 | Bentley Motors Limited | Baron André d'Erlanger | Bentley 3 Litre Speed | 3.0 | 34 | DNF (Accident) | |
References
- ^ a b c d "George Duller". historicracing.com. Archived from the original on 10 February 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ Bill Eacott. "Racehorse Trainers at Epsom" (PDF). p. 34. Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ "FreeBMD Entry Info". Archived from the original on 9 February 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ "England and Wales Census, 1901". familysearch.org. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ "Duller, Bessie 1896-1981 – Motor Racing Driver". Epsom & Ewell History Explorer. Archived from the original on 9 February 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ "George Duller - Graces Guide". Grace's Guide to British Industrial History. Archived from the original on 9 February 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ "George Duller (GB)". 24h-en-piste.com. Archived from the original on 20 February 2025. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ "Georges Duller". Automobile Club de l'Ouest. Archived from the original on 9 February 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.