#AJMVanDerLof

André "Dries" van der Lof (23 August 1919 – 24 May 1990) was a Dutch industrialist and amateur racing driver, remembered as one of the first Dutchmen to compete in a Formula One World Championship Grand Prix. Born in Emmen, Netherlands, van der Lof was the owner of a successful electrical cable manufacturing business based in Haaksbergen. Alongside his entrepreneurial career, he nurtured a strong passion for motorsport, taking part in local rallies and circuit races during the early 1950s. In 1952, van der Lof made history by entering the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, becoming—together with Jan Flinterman—one of the first Dutch drivers to start a Formula One World Championship race. He drove an HWM 52 fitted with an Alta engine but retired after 70 laps and was not classified. Though his career in Formula One was brief, he continued racing in historic events for many years, particularly enjoying his privately owned Maserati 250F. Van der Lof was a founding member of the Dutch Racing Drivers' Club and contributed significantly to the growth of motorsport culture in the Netherlands. His legacy continued through his family: his granddaughter, Shirley van der Lof, followed in his footsteps by pursuing a career in racing.

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