1980s and opened a bookshop near Guildford, selling rare books on the history of motor racing. Thompson also made occasional appearances at historic festivals. He became the first driver to be inducted into the Le Mans Drivers Hall of Fame in 2013. He has 3 Sons Micheal (b.1963),John (b.1969) and Peter (b.1970) he had 5 Grandsons Eric Junior (b.1999), Lewis (b.2002), Eddie (b.2009), Stewart (b.2011) and Kyle (b.2014) Racing record Career highlights Complete World Championship Grand Prix results (key) Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results Complete 24 Hours of Spa results Complete 12 Hours of Paris results References External links 1919 births 2015 deaths English racing drivers English Formula One drivers Connaught Formula One drivers 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers 24 Hours of Spa drivers World Sportscar Championship drivers Sportspeople from Surrey Military personnel from Surrey British military personnel of World War II