| Date of Birth | Friday 22 August 1947 |
| Born | East London Cape Province South Africa | |
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| Active Years | 1974–1977 (World Championship), 1973–1975 (South African Championship), 1973–1977 (overall) |
| Races Contested | 51 |
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| Average Classification | Median: 3, Mean: 3.77 (Standard deviation: 3.38) |
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| Average Qualifying Position | Median: 17, Mean: 13.45 (Standard deviation: 9.58) |
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| Fastest Laps | 3 |
| Average Fastest Lap Position | Median: 16.5, Mean: 13.70 (Standard deviation: 8.66) |
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| Races Led | 0 |
| Debut | 1973 Cape South Easter Trophy |
| Maiden Win | 1974 Natal Winter Trophy |
| Last Race | 1977 Canadian GP |
| World Championship |
| Drivers' Championship | | 1974 – | not classified | | 1975 – | not classified | | 1976 – | not classified | | 1977 – | not classified |
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| Constructors' Championship | | 1974 – | not classified | | 1975 – | not classified | | 1976 – | not classified | | 1977 – | not classified |
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| South African Championship |
| Drivers' Championship | | 1973 – | 4th | (29 points) |
| 1974 – | 2nd | (65 points) |
| 1975 – | 2nd | (64 points) |
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| Constructors' Championship | |
| Records Held Today | None |
| Records Held At Retirement | None |
| Records Ever Broken | 1. Highest 13th Place Finish Ratio (100.00%) – set at 1974 South African GP |
| Brother | Jody Scheckter |
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| Nephew | Tomas Scheckter |
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