Peter Revson

Peter Revson

Revson at the 1973 German Grand Prix
Born	(1939-02-27)February 27, 1939 New York City, New York
Died	March 22, 1974(1974-03-22) (aged 35) Midrand, South Africa
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality	American
Active years	1964, 1971 – 1974
Teams	non-works Lotus, Tyrrell, McLaren, Shadow
Entries	32 (30 starts)
Championships	0
Wins	2
Podiums	8
Career points	61
Pole positions	1
Fastest laps	0
First entry	1964 Monaco Grand Prix
First win	1973 British Grand Prix
Last win	1973 Canadian Grand Prix
Last entry	1974 Brazilian Grand Prix

Peter Jeffrey Revson (February 27, 1939 – March 22, 1974) was an American race car driver who had successes in Formula One and the Indianapolis 500.

Peter Revson was born in New York City, the son of Julie (née Phelps) (1914–2000) and Martin Revson (1910–2016).

The nephew of Revlon Cosmetics industry magnate Charles Revson (1906–1975), Revson was an heir to his father Martin's fortune (reportedly worth over $1 billion). He was a young, handsome bachelor who was described as a "free spirit" who passed up an easy life for one of speed and danger. Off the track, he led his life at the same accelerated pace. Revson piloted a 32-foot (9.8 m) ChrisCraft and courted some of the most beautiful women in the world, including fashion model and 1973 Miss World, Marjorie Wallace. He had met Wallace at the Indianapolis 500; she was an Indianapolis native who was referred to as the "Hoosier Hotshot." He also fathered an illegitimate child, Adam, whom he predeceased and was the subject of a paternity action which was amicably resolved in 1977. He is believed to be living unassumingly in Chicago, Illinois, and is considered the last male heir to the Revlon empire.

Revson began racing in 1960 while at the University of Hawaii. He previously attended both Columbia University and Cornell University, although he never graduated from college. Revson finished second in a local club event, driving a Plus Four Morgan. He proceeded in his racing career, becoming experienced in Formula cars, Trans-Am sedans, Can-Am Group 7 racers, GTs, and Indianapolis racers.

In 1963 Revson raced professionally while barnstorming Europe, driving a Formula Junior which was towed behind a beaten up British bread van. In 1968 he was part of the new Javelin racing program established by American Motors (AMC). At the first Trans-Am Series attempt, the 12 Hours of Sebring, Revson and Skip Scott drove to a 12th overall and took 5th in their class.