Jim Rathmann (born Richard Rathmann July 16, 1928 from Alhambra, California) is a former American race car driver who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1960. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Year 1928 ( MCMXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Alhambra (pronounced or) is a City ( incorporated on 11 July 1903) located in the western San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, and historically known simply as "The 500" is an American Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
He drove in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series in the 1949-1950 and 1952-1963 seasons with 42 starts, including the 1950 Indianapolis 500 in each of those seasons. The AAA (usually read triple-A) formerly known as the American Automobile Association, is an American not-for-profit Automobile 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 had 6 victories in addition to his Indy 500 win. He also drove in 3 races in the NASCAR series from 1949-1951.
Since retiring, Rathmann has owned Chevrolet dealerships in Palm Bay and Melbourne, Florida. He is currently the oldest living winner of the Indy 500.
It was announced on February 20, 2007 that Rathmann will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America on August 15, 2007. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is a Hall of Fame and museum in Novi Michigan for American motorsports legends Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The ceremony will take place in Detroit. [1]
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NASCAR career
Rathmann drove in 3 NASCAR Strictly Stock/Grand National races from 1949 to 1951, competing in one race in each of those years. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. He debuted in 1949 at Langhorne. Langhorne Speedway was an automobile racetrack located in Langhorne Pennsylvania, a northern suburb of Philadelphia. Starting 13th in the race, Rathmann slid to 32nd by the end of the race. In 1950, Rathmann raced at the pretigious Daytona Beach Road Course. Daytona Beach Road Course was a Race track that was instrumental in the formation of NASCAR. Starting 17th in this event, Rathmann finished a career-best 12th, two laps down. In his final race in 1951, Rathmann started a career-best 9th at Detroit. Michigan State Fairgrounds Coliseum (also Hockeytown State Fair Coliseum) is a 5600-seat multi-purpose Arena in Detroit Michigan. He finished 52nd in this race. NASCAR Stats from Racing-Reference.info
Indy 500 Win
After starting in the middle of the first row, Rathmann ran in the front the entire race. From the midway point on, Rathmann and fellow driver Rodger Ward were locked in a neck and neck duel for first. Rodger Ward ( January 10, 1921 &ndash July 5, 2004) was an American Racecar driver who won the 1959 and 1962 Indianapolis Tire wear became an issue as the race wore on and Rathmann was able to keep his wheels fresh long enough to outrace Ward to the finish. The race featured the most recorded lead changes in 500 history.
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. Jim Rathmann participated in 10 World Championship races. He won 1 race, set 2 fastest lead laps, and finished on the podium 4 times. He accumulated a total of 29 championship points. This total is the largest number of World Championship points earned by a driver in the Indianapolis 500.
Trivia
Jim and his older brother James (now known as Dick Rathmann) switched names so that he could enter a race while underage. Dick Rathmann (born James Rathmann January 6, 1924 Los Angeles California &ndash February 1, 2000 Melbourne Florida This was only supposed to be for a short time, however, he adopted the name "Jim" and his brother adopted the name "Dick" and because of this he has been known as Jim ever since.
References
- ^ "Rathmann, Elliott lead way", The Indianapolis Star, February 20, 2007. The Indianapolis Star is a daily Newspaper which began publishing on June 6, 1903. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Jim Rathmann Indy 500 Race Stats [1]
| Preceded by Rodger Ward |
Indianapolis 500 Winner 1960 |
Succeeded by A. J. Foyt |
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