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Barry Seton public figure dead at age 89

Barry Seton

Barry Seton, an Australian racing driver, died on April 17, 2026, aged 89.

Known as Bo, he won the Bathurst 500 in 1965 with co-driver Midge Bosworth in a Ford Cortina GT500. Seton competed in the Bathurst 500 and later 1000 km 22 times, from 1963 to 1984, completing the race in 15 of those starts.

He was also noted for his performances in the Ford Capri in the mid-1970s, including class wins at Bathurst and three Sun-7 Rothmans 3-Litre Series titles at Amaroo Park.

Barry Seton, 89, Australian racing driver. (death announced on this date)

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