AthleteAmerican1950 – present
Garwood Van
IndyCar and Formula One racing driver
Biography
American race car driver known for competing in IndyCar and Formula One during the 1970s and 1980s.
Quick Facts
Category
Athlete
Nationality
American
Born
1950
Thinking about the name
Garwood
English origin
“Combining the Old English 'gar' (spear) with 'wood' (forest), Garwood evokes imagery of a warrior in a woodland setting. This nature-inflected surname-turned-given-name appeals to parents drawn to both strength and natural imagery, with a distinctly English pastoral charm.”