Jim Rigsby
American racing driver (1923–1952)
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James William Rigsby[1] (June 6, 1923 – August 31, 1952)[2] was an American racecar driver from Spadry, Arkansas. He was killed in a crash during a sprint car race at Dayton, Ohio.
BornJames William Rigsby
June 6, 1923
June 6, 1923
Spadra, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedAugust 31, 1952 (aged 29)
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Years active1950–1952
Best finish16th – 1952
| Jim Rigsby | |||||||
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| Born | James William Rigsby June 6, 1923 Spadra, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | August 31, 1952 (aged 29) Dayton, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 14 races run over 3 years | |||||||
| Years active | 1950–1952 | ||||||
| Best finish | 16th – 1952 | ||||||
| First race | 1951 Springfield 100 (Springfield) | ||||||
| Last race | 1952 Detroit 100 (Detroit) | ||||||
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| Formula One World Championship career | |||||||
| Active years | 1950, 1952 | ||||||
| Teams | Maserati, Watson | ||||||
| Entries | 2 (1 start) | ||||||
| Championships | 0 | ||||||
| Wins | 0 | ||||||
| Podiums | 0 | ||||||
| Career points | 0 | ||||||
| Pole positions | 0 | ||||||
| Fastest laps | 0 | ||||||
| First entry | 1950 Indianapolis 500 | ||||||
| Last entry | 1952 Indianapolis 500 | ||||||
Indy 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. Rigsby participated in one World Championship race but scored no World Championship points.
