Alderman, George
Name/Title
Alderman, GeorgeEntry/Object ID
2025.1.5Photograph Details
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George Alderman, born on April 29, 1932, and became a highly accomplished American race car driver with a career spanning nearly five decades. Competing in various prestigious racing series, such as Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) events. Alderman won the SCCA Formula 3 National Championship in 1960 and then another national title in Formula Libre in 1964. In the Can-Am series, he finished 11th at the inaugural race in Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada. He also competed in Trans-Am races in a Ford Mustang. In IMSA, he won the Baby Grand Championship in 1971 driving a Datsun 510 and later claimed the BFG Radial Challenge Series championship in 1974 with an AMC Gremlin. Alderman continued racing into the 1980s, driving Datsun Z cars in the Camel GT series, achieving five wins, 27 top-five finishes, and 50 top-ten finishes in 70 starts. His final race took place at Lime Rock Park in 2002, just two days before his 70th birthday. George's mechanical expertise played a crucial role in his racing success, as he was deeply involved in the development and tuning of his cars. Other races noted that his cars perfomed well and wanted him to build engines for them. This led to the establishment of Alderman Auto, where they have a fully established enging building and tuning center. His contributions to motorsports earned him a place in the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame in 2019. Beyond racing, he successfully ran a Datsun/Nissan franchise with his late wife, Marilyn. Alderman's legacy remains one of dedication, skill, and passion for the sport, making him a respected figure in American motorsports history. For additional references, you can explore more details about his career at Alderman Automotive Machine, Greenville & Hockessin Life, and the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame.Collection
Simeone - PhotographCategory
Race Car Drivers