Bill Holland

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Bill Holland (born December 18, 1907, died May 20, 1984) was an American race car driver from Philadelphia who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1949.

[edit] Indy 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Led	Retired
1947	16	8	128.755	1	2	200	143	Running
1948	2	2	129.515	3	2	200	0	Running
1949	7	4	128.673	9	1	200	146	Running
1950	3	10	130.482	21	2	137	8	Running
1953	49	28	137.868	2	15	177	0	Cam gear
Totals						914	297

Starts	5
Poles	0
Front Row	1
Wins	1
Top 5	4
Top 10	4
Retired	1

Although Holland started the 1947 race from the middle of the third row, he posted the fastest qualifying time.

[edit] F1 career summary

The Indianapolis 500 was considered part of the Formula One schedule from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with F1 points and participation. Bill Holland participated in 2 Formula One races. He started on the pole 0 times, won 0 races, set 0 fast laps, and finished on the podium 1 times. He accumlated a total of 6 championship points.