- Together
- 6
- Race H2H
- 2–4
- Quali H2H
- 2–4
Rodger Morris Ward
Compare united-states-of-america · Born 1921-01-10 · Beloit · Died 2004-07-05
- Starts
- 12
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Poles
- 0
- Fastest Laps
- 0
- Points
- 14
- Championships
- 0
- Best Result
- 1
Biography
| Place of Birth | Beloit |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
| Date of Death | 2004-07-05 |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 12 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 12 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Podiums | 2 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 0 |
| Points | 14 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Best Championship Position | 10 |
| Best Grid Position | 3 |
| Best Race Result | 1 |
| Race Laps Completed | 1350 |
| Driver of the Day | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 0 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 16.5 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 18.67 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | -2.17 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 16.5 |
| Average Race Position | 18.67 |
| DNFs | 2 (16.7%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 0 (0%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
| Year | Pos | Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | FL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | — | Lola | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | 12 | Watson | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 1959 | 10 | Watson | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 1958 | — | Lesovsky | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | — | Lesovsky | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | — | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | — | Kuzma | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | — | Pawl | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | — | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | — | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Showing first 10 seasons. View all in the Seasons tab.
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Oil pipe | 1 |
| Oil pressure | 1 |
| Axle | 1 |
| Retirement | 1 |
| Accident | 1 |
| Compressor | 1 |
| Magneto | 1 |
| Clutch | 1 |
| Gearbox | 1 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
Royal Richard Rathmann
No titles 1W 4PAndrew Logan Linden
No titles- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 4–0
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
Samuel Dwight Hanks
No titles 1W 4P- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 0–3
- Quali H2H
- 0–3
Charles Joseph Stevenson
No titles- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
Levon Agabashian
No titles- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–3
Leslie Eugene Hartley
No titles- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–2
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)
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Grid | Pos | Laps | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Lotus | 17 | 13 | 44 | — | Gearbox | |
| 1960 | Watson | 3 | 2 | 200 | 6 | +12.749 | |
| 1959 | Kurtis Kraft | 19 | 10 | 20 | — | Clutch | |
| 1959 | Watson | 6 | 1 | 200 | 8 | — | |
| 1958 | Lesovsky | 11 | 20 | 93 | — | Magneto | |
| 1957 | Lesovsky | 24 | 30 | 27 | — | Compressor | |
| 1956 | Kurtis Kraft | 15 | 8 | 200 | — | +6:32.310 | |
| 1955 | Kuzma | 30 | 30 | 53 | — | Accident | |
| 1954 | Pawl | 16 | 36 | 172 | — | Retirement | |
| 1953 | Kurtis Kraft | 10 | 23 | 177 | — | Axle | |
| 1952 | Kurtis Kraft | 22 | 23 | 130 | — | Oil pressure | |
| 1951 | Bromme | 25 | 28 | 34 | — | Oil pipe |
Qualifying History
Column abbreviations (4)
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Pos | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | United States | Lotus | 17 | — | — | — |
| 1960 | Indianapolis | Watson | 3 | — | — | — |
| 1959 | United States | Kurtis Kraft | 19 | — | — | — |
| 1959 | Indianapolis | Watson | 6 | — | — | — |
| 1958 | Indianapolis | Lesovsky | 11 | — | — | — |
| 1957 | Indianapolis | Lesovsky | 24 | — | — | — |
| 1956 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 15 | — | — | — |
| 1955 | Indianapolis | Kuzma | 30 | — | — | — |
| 1954 | Indianapolis | Pawl | 16 | — | — | — |
| 1953 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 10 | — | — | — |
| 1952 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 22 | — | — | — |
| 1951 | Indianapolis | Bromme | 25 | — | — | — |
Season-by-Season Breakdown
Column abbreviations (2)
Constructor Breakdown
Circuit Breakdown
| Circuit | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Sebring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Watkins Glen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grand Prix Breakdown
| Grand Prix | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| United States | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins (1)
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Indianapolis | Watson |
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
- 6
- Race H2H
- 2–4
- Quali H2H
- 2–4
Andrew Logan Linden
No titles- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 4–0
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
Samuel Dwight Hanks
No titles 1W 4P- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 0–3
- Quali H2H
- 0–3
Charles Joseph Stevenson
No titles- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
Levon Agabashian
No titles- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–3
Leslie Eugene Hartley
No titles- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–2
Paul Frank Russo
No titles 1P- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
James Merwin Rathmann
No titles- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–2
Arthur Francis Cross
No titles 1P- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
James Ernest Bryan
No titles 1W 3P- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
John Woodrow Parsons
No titles 1W 1P- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
John James McGrath
No titles 2P- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
William Vukovich
No titles 2W 2P- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
Dennis Clayton Nalon
No titles- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
Robert Franklin Scott
No titles- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–0
Duane Claude Carter
No titles 1P- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–1
James Edward Daywalt
No titles- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
Eddie Johnson
No titles- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–0
Carlyle John Dinsmoor
No titles- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 1–0
John Ashley Thomson
No titles 1P- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–0
George Francis Flaherty
No titles 1W 1P- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen
No titles 1P- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
John Ellsworth Turner Jr.
No titles- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
Troy Lynn Ruttman
No titles 1W 1P- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
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)
Similar drivers
Drivers with comparable career totals, nationality, or overlapping eras.
James Ernest Bryan
Same nationality · Overlapping careers
1
win
Royal Richard Rathmann
Same nationality · Overlapping careers
1
win
Troy Lynn Ruttman
Same nationality · Overlapping careers
1
win
John Woodrow Parsons
Same nationality · Overlapping careers
1
win
Samuel Dwight Hanks
Same nationality · Overlapping careers
1
win
Robert Charles Sweikert
Same nationality · Overlapping careers
1
win