Bob Veith
Bob Veith | |||||||
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Born | Robert James Veith November 1, 1924 Milwaukee 250 (Milwaukee) | ||||||
Last race | 1968 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
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Moore, Meskowski | |||||||
Entries | 5 | ||||||
Championships | 0 | ||||||
Wins | 0 | ||||||
Podiums | 0 | ||||||
Career points | 0 | ||||||
Pole positions | 0 | ||||||
Fastest laps | 0 | ||||||
First entry | 1956 Indianapolis 500 | ||||||
Last entry | 1960 Indianapolis 500 |
Bob Veith
Veith drove in the
Veith suffered bruises and abrasions in a practice crash at Daytona International Speedway on March 29, 1959. He was saved by the roll bar when sliding upside down.[3] The accident was caused by the starter shaft, which had been left in the car.[4]
Veith qualified for his first Indianapolis 500 in 1956, finishing 7th that year to win the Rookie of the Year award. After another top 10 finish the next year, he qualified 4th in 1958 but was knocked out of the race in a first lap accident that killed Pat O'Connor. He competed in the 500 eight more times, with his last start coming in 1968.
Indianapolis 500 results
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World Championship career summary
The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Bob Veith participated in 5 World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.
References
- ^ "Bob Veith". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
- ^ "United States Social Security Death Index". FamilySearch. (registration required)
- ^ Kahn, Bernard (March 30, 1959). "Racing driver hurt slightly in crackup". Daytona Beach Morning Journal.
- ^ "Starter shaft, left in car, caused crackup". Daytona Beach Morning Journal. March 31, 1959.
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