Jenson Button

Early life

Button was born on January 19, 1980, in Frome, Somerset, England, United Kingdom. Jenson is the son of former British rallycross ace John Button (well-known for his so-called Colorado beetle Volkswagen), whose best overall result was to become the runner-up in the RAC British Rallycross Championship of 1976. Jenson's name is an Anglicized version of the Jensen sportscar brand. Button junior began karting at age eight, generally dominating every race in which he took part. In 1991, he won the British Cadet Kart Championship, taking first place in all 34 races. In 1997, he became the youngest driver ever to win the European Super A Championship. He switched from karts to cars in 1998, winning the British Formula Ford Championship that same year for Haywood Racing. Button entered Formula Three in 1999, winning two races and placing third in the British Championship.

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January 19 - 1980 - Frome - Somerset - England - United Kingdom - Rallycross - Volkswagen - 1976 - Jensen - Sportscar - Karting - 1991 - 1997 - 1998 - Formula Ford - Formula Three - 1999

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