Pat Fairfield

Patrick Greenway Fairfield (1907-1937) was a British racing driver from Liverpool and emigrant to South Africa.

Racing Career and Le Mans
Born in Liverpool, England, Fairfield emigrated to South Africa at age 15. Hs family had large citrus estate at White River. Returning to England in 1933 he worked with Cyril Paul for Riley tuning specialist Freddie Dixon, and raced Rileys in 1934. He was a fast but rather erratic driver. Bought himself the first ERA sold to a private owner, a white 1100 cc car. Raced as works ERA driver mid 1936 - 1937.

He died after receiving severe injuries in a multiple crash in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1937, in which René Kippeurt was also killed.