Royal Richard Rathmann No titles 1W 4P
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 4–1
- Quali H2H
- 5–0
VUK
William Vukovich
Compare united-states-of-america · Born 1918-12-13 · Alameda · Died 1955-05-30
- Starts
- 5
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 2
- Poles
- 1
- Fastest Laps
- 3
- Points
- 19
- Championships
- 0
- Best Result
- 1
Biography
| Place of Birth | Alameda |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
| Date of Death | 1955-05-30 |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 5 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 5 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Podiums | 2 |
| Pole Positions | 1 |
| Fastest Laps | 3 |
| Points | 19 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Best Championship Position | 6 |
| Best Grid Position | 1 |
| Best Race Result | 1 |
| Race Laps Completed | 676 |
| Driver of the Day | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 0 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 10.6 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 15.2 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | -4.6 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 10.6 |
| Average Race Position | 15.2 |
| DNFs | 0 (0%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 0 (0%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
| Year | Pos | Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | FL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 25 | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 6 | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 1953 | 7 | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 1952 | 22 | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | — | Trevis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Oil leak | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Fatal accident | 1 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Royal Richard Rathmann
- Samuel Dwight Hanks No titles 1W 4P
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 3–2
- Quali H2H
- 2–3
- John Woodrow Parsons No titles 1W 1P
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 3–2
- Quali H2H
- 3–2
- Andrew Logan Linden No titles
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 4–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
- Arthur Francis Cross No titles 1P
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 2–2
- Quali H2H
- 4–0
- John James McGrath No titles 2P
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 3–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–3
Race entries and starts may differ from some sources due to shared-car and historical classification differences. See methodology for details.
Race-by-Race History
Column abbreviations (3)
Grid = Grid positionPos = Finish positionPts = Points scored
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Grid | Pos | Laps | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 5 | 27 | 56 | 1 | Fatal accident |
| 1954 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 19 | 1 | 200 | 8 | — |
| 1953 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 1 | 200 | 9 | — |
| 1952 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 8 | 17 | 191 | 1 | Steering |
| 1951 | Indianapolis | Trevis | 20 | 30 | 29 | — | Oil leak |
Qualifying History
Column abbreviations (4)
Pos = Qualifying positionQ1 = Qualifying 1 timeQ2 = Qualifying 2 timeQ3 = Qualifying 3 time
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Pos | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 5 | — | — | — |
| 1954 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 19 | — | — | — |
| 1953 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1952 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1951 | Indianapolis | Trevis | 20 | — | — | — |
Season-by-Season Breakdown
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
| Year | Pos | Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | FL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 25 | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 6 | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 1953 | 7 | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 1952 | 22 | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | — | Trevis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Constructor Breakdown
| Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurtis Kraft | 4 | 2 | 0 | 19 |
| Trevis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Circuit Breakdown
| Circuit | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Grand Prix Breakdown
| Grand Prix | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Wins (2)
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft |
| 1953 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft |
Pole Positions (1)
| Year | Grand Prix |
|---|---|
| 1953 | Indianapolis |
Fastest Laps (3)
| Year | Grand Prix | Lap | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Indianapolis | 27 | 1:03.670 |
| 1953 | Indianapolis | 27 | 1:06.240 |
| 1952 | Indianapolis | 8 | 1:06.600 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Royal Richard Rathmann No titles 1W 4P
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 4–1
- Quali H2H
- 5–0
- Samuel Dwight Hanks No titles 1W 4P
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 3–2
- Quali H2H
- 2–3
- John Woodrow Parsons No titles 1W 1P
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 3–2
- Quali H2H
- 3–2
- Andrew Logan Linden No titles
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 4–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
- Arthur Francis Cross No titles 1P
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 2–2
- Quali H2H
- 4–0
- John James McGrath No titles 2P
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 3–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–3
- Levon Agabashian No titles
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 4–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–2
- Paul Frank Russo No titles 1P
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 3–1
- Quali H2H
- 3–0
- James Richard Davies No titles 1P
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 3–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Robert Charles Sweikert No titles 1W 1P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- Leslie Eugene Hartley No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 3–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- Duane Claude Carter No titles 1P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 3–0
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
- James Edward Daywalt No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- Marshall Pleasant Teague No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 3–0
- Quali H2H
- 1–0
- George Francis Flaherty No titles 1W 1P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Gerald Frederick Hoyt No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 3–0
- Quali H2H
- 3–0
- Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen No titles 1P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- Charles Joseph Stevenson No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 1–0
- Rodger Morris Ward No titles 1W 2P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Dennis Clayton Nalon No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
- Robert Franklin Scott No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 1–0
- Walter Faulkner No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Calvin Lee Niday No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Patrick James O'Connor No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
- Bill Homeier No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–1
Teammate Head-to-Head
Avg quali gap = (teammate quali pos − driver quali pos), positive = driver qualified ahead. Avg race gap = (teammate race pos − driver race pos), positive = driver finished ahead.
Column abbreviations (4)
Avg Quali Gap = Average qualifying position gap (positive = driver ahead)Quali H2H = Qualifying head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)Avg Race Gap = Average race position gap (positive = driver ahead)Race H2H = Race head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)
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