Bill Mackey
American racing driver
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Bill Mackey (December 15, 1927 – July 29, 1951) was an American racecar driver. His name at birth was William Christopher Gretsinger Jr.
BornWilliam Christopher Gretsinger, Jr.
December 15, 1927
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
December 15, 1927
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJuly 29, 1951 (aged 23)
Winchester, Indiana, U.S.
Winchester, Indiana, U.S.
Nationality
American
AmericanActiveyears1951
| Born | William Christopher Gretsinger, Jr. December 15, 1927 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Died | July 29, 1951 (aged 23) Winchester, Indiana, U.S. |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | American |
| Active years | 1951 |
| Teams | Stevens |
| Entries | 1 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1951 Indianapolis 500 |
Mackey was killed while attempting to qualify for an AAA sprint car race at Funk's Speedway in Winchester, Indiana on July 29, 1951, a day which became known as "Black Sunday".[1][2]
Indianapolis 500 results
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World Championship career summary
The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championshipfrom 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Mackey participated in one World Championship race but scored no World Championship points.
