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'''Jim Rathmann''' (born [[July 16]] [[1928]]) is a former American race car driver who won the [[Indianapolis 500]] in [[1960]].
'''Jim Rathmann''' (born [[July 16]] [[1928]]) is a former [[USA|American]] race car driver who won the [[Indianapolis 500]] in [[1960]].


As the Indianapolis 500 was included in the [[Formula One]] World Championship from 1950 to 1960, he is credited with participation in 9 grands prix, debuting on [[May 30]], [[1950]]. He won 1 race, achieved 4 podiums, and scored a total of 29 championship points.
As the Indianapolis 500 was included in the [[Formula One]] World Championship from 1950 to 1960, he is credited with participation in 9 grands prix, debuting on [[May 30]], [[1950]]. He won 1 race, achieved 4 podiums, and scored a total of 29 championship points.

Revision as of 07:40, 9 October 2005

Jim Rathmann (born July 16 1928) is a former American race car driver who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1960.

As the Indianapolis 500 was included in the Formula One World Championship from 1950 to 1960, he is credited with participation in 9 grands prix, debuting on May 30, 1950. He won 1 race, achieved 4 podiums, and scored a total of 29 championship points.

Formula One Indy 500 results

Season Driver_Number Output Grid Classification Points Note Report
1950 76 Wetteroth-Offenhauser 28 24 0 Report
1952 59 Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 10 2 *PODIUM* 6 Report
1953 2 Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 25 7 0 Report
1955 33 Epperly-Offenhauser 20 14 0 Report
1956 24 Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 2 Ret 0 Engine Report
1957 26 Epperly-Offenhauser 32 2 *PODIUM* 7 Report
1958 2 Epperly-Offenhauser 20 5 2 Report
1959 16 Watson-Offenhauser 3 2 *PODIUM* 6 Report
1960 4 Watson-Offenhauser 2 1 *WON* 8 Report