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Bob Scott (racing driver)

American racecar driver (1928–1954) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Robert Franklin Scott (October 4, 1928 in Watsonville, California – July 5, 1954 in Darlington, South Carolina)[1] was an American racecar driver. Scott died in a crash during a Champ Car race at Darlington Raceway.

Born(1928-10-04)October 4, 1928
Watsonville, California, U.S.
DiedJuly 5, 1954(1954-07-05) (aged 25)
Darlington, South Carolina, U.S.
NationalityUnited States American
Activeyears1952–1954
Quick facts Born, Died ...
Bob Scott
Scott, circa 1954
Born(1928-10-04)October 4, 1928
Watsonville, California, U.S.
DiedJuly 5, 1954(1954-07-05) (aged 25)
Darlington, South Carolina, U.S.
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityUnited States American
Active years1952–1954
TeamsKurtis Kraft, Bromme, Schroeder, Stevens
Entries3
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1952 Indianapolis 500
Last entry1954 Indianapolis 500
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Indy 500 results

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Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1952 9325133.9533129490Drive shaft
1953 2911137.431731140Oil Leak
1954 27*---18??Running
74**---25??Suspension
Totals630

* shared drive with Ed Elisian
** shared drive with Andy Linden

Starts 2
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 0
Retired 2
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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. Scott participated in three World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.

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