| Born: | January 6, 1924 | |
| Birthplace: |  Los Angeles, California |
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| Died: | February 1, 2000 (aged 76) | |
| Cause of Death: | Unknown | |
| Achievements: | — | |
| Awards: | — | |
| NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Statistics | ||
| 128 races run over 5 years. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. | ||
| Best Cup Position: | 3rd - 1953 (Grand National) | |
| First Race: | 1951 Carrell Speedway race | |
| Last Race: | 1955 Langhorne Speedway race | |
| First Win: | 1952 Martinsville Speedway race | |
| Last Win: | 1954 Santa Fe Speedway race | |
| Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
| 13 | 79 | 13 |
Dick Rathmann (January 6, 1924 Los Angeles, California – February 1, 2000 Melbourne, Florida) was an American racecar driver. Langhorne Speedway was an automobile racetrack located in Langhorne Pennsylvania, a northern suburb of Philadelphia. Martinsville Speedway is an International Speedway Corporation -owned NASCAR stock car racing track located in Ridgeway Virginia. There has been racing in Illinois for almost as long as there have been automobiles The term " pole position " comes from the Horse racing term where the number one starter starts on the inside next to the inside pole Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Melbourne is a city in Brevard County Florida, United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Auto racing (also known as automobile racing, motor racing or car racing) is a Motorsport involving Racing Cars It
He drove in the AAA Championship Car series in the 1949 and 1950 seasons with 4 starts, including the 1950 Indianapolis 500. The AAA (usually read triple-A) formerly known as the American Automobile Association, is an American not-for-profit Automobile Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national Automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level single-seat Open wheel The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, and historically known simply as "The 500" is an American He finished in the top ten once, in 6th position at Milwaukee in 1950.
In 1951, he moved to NASCAR, where he was a very successful Grand National driver through 1955. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States.
In 1956, he returned to the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1956-1964 seasons with an additional 41 starts, including the Indianapolis 500 races in 1956 and 1958-1964. The United States Automobile Club (USAC is an Open-wheel Auto racing sanctioning body Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national Automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level single-seat Open wheel The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, and historically known simply as "The 500" is an American He finished in the top ten 21 more times, with his best finish in 2nd position in 1959 at Daytona.
Dick sat on the pole for the 1958 Indianapolis 500. The 1958 Indianapolis 500 was held on Friday May 30, 1958 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. On the first lap, he and fellow front-row starter Ed Elisian raced into turn 3 and started a chain-reaction accident which involved 15 cars and cost the life of Pat O'Connor. Ed Elisian (real name Edward Gulbeng Eliseian December 9, 1926 Oakland California &ndash August 30, 1959 Milwaukee Wisconsin Pat O'Connor ( October 9, 1928 North Vernon Indiana &ndash May 30, 1958 Indianapolis Indiana) was an American With that accident, Rathmann became the first Indy pole-sitter to complete no laps. This feat has been repeated only twice in Indy history, first by Roberto Guerrero and then by Scott Sharp. Roberto José Guerrero Isaza (born November 16, 1958, in Medellín) is a former Racing driver from Colombia. Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the American Le Mans Series.
Dick was the elder brother of 1960 Indianapolis 500 winner Jim Rathmann. Results from the 1960 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on Monday May 30, 1960. Jim Rathmann (born Richard Rathmann July 16 1928 from Alhambra California) is a former American race car driver who won the Jim and Dick switched names in 1946 so that his younger brother could enter a race while underage. For what was supposed to be a short time, he adopted the name "Dick" and his brother adopted the name "Jim. " The name change stuck for life.
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. Dick Rathmann participated in 5 World Championship races. He started on the pole once and accumulated a total of 2 World Championship points.
Indy 500 results
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