Joseph Burton-Alexander

Joseph Tucker Burton-Alexander (born 17th July 1879 in Braemar, Scotland) was a British racing driver and powerboat racer.

Burton-Alexander, often known mononymously simply as "Burton", was an enthusiastic racer of all kinds of vehicles. Known mostly for his exploits racing powerboats and automobiles (courtesy of his appearances driving Mercedes, such as at the 1902 Circuit des Ardennes), he also set rail speed records. He relocated to France upon completing his studies at Cambridge University, and - after inheriting a sizeable estate - mortgaged his assets to the point of financial ruin in order to bankroll a racing career he could not otherwise have afforded.

After not finishing the 1903 and 1904 Frankfurter Rundstreckrennen, he recorded his first race finish at the 1904 edition of the Circuit des Ardennes as he finished 5th.