Career

Sampson had a long career throughout the 60s and 70s, which he still continues as a hobby. Sampson was a mainstay of the Australian Motor Industries-Toyota Team at the Bathurst 500 from 1965 to 1970, winning Class A in 1969 in a Corolla. (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap).

Achievements

• Well noted as a collector and racer of Cheetah racing cars, he is best remembered as Peter Brock"s co-driver to win the 1975 Bathurst 1000. He also won the 1977 Rothmans 500 co-driving with Warren Cullen.