Bob Veith[1] (November 1, 1924 – March 29, 2006)[2] was an American racecar driver.
| Bob Veith | |||||||
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| Born | Robert James Veith November 1, 1924 Tulare, California, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | March 29, 2006 (aged 81) Santa Rosa, California, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 55 races run over 16 years | |||||||
| Years active | 1955–1970 | ||||||
| Best finish | 7th – 1956 | ||||||
| First race | 1955 Milwaukee 250 (Milwaukee) | ||||||
| Last race | 1968 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
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| Formula One World Championship career | |||||||
| Active years | 1956–1960 | ||||||
| Teams | Phillips, Kurtis Kraft, 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 | ||||||
Veith drove in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series, racing from 1955 to 1968 with 63 starts. He finished in the top ten 37 times, with a best finish of 2nd twice, both in 1958.
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
editThe 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
edit- ^ "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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