McGuire was a Formula One racing car constructor founded by Australian driver Brian McGuire. The team participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix but failed to qualify.
Brian McGuire first started to race in the British-based Shellsport G8 International Series in 1976, as a private entry with the Formula One-specification Williams FW04. He also entered the car for the 1976 British Grand Prix but was only listed as a reserve and never made it on to the track. For the 1977 season McGuire made extensive modifications to the Williams and it was entered for the 1977 British Grand Prix as the McGuire BM1. However, the car was uncompetitive in the special pre-qualifying sessions, slower than all the other entrants except Mikko Kozarowitzky who had an accident, and McGuire failed to make it through to the full qualifying sessions. Brian McGuire was killed at the wheel of the car at Brands Hatch later in 1977.
Complete Shellsport International Series results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap.) Year Chassis Engine Driver 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Points WDC 1976 Williams FW04 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8Brian McGuire MAL SNE OUL BRH THR BRH MAL SNE BRH THR OUL BRH BRH 34 8th 1977 McGuire BM1 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 MAL SNE OUL BRH MAL THR BRH OUL MAL DON BRH THR SNE BRH 8 21st
Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Chassis Engine Tyres Driver No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Points WCC 1977 McGuire BM1 Ford Cosworth V8 ARG BRA RSA USW ESP MON BEL SWE FRA GBR GER AUT NED ITA USA CAN JPN 0 NC Brian McGuire45 DNPQ
References
Results from Formula1.com Profile at Grand Prix Encyclopedia