Jim McWithey

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Jim McWithey (Born July 4, 1927 in Grammer, Indiana) is a retired American racecar driver.

McWithey raced in the USAC Championship Car series in the 1956, 1957, 1959 and 1960 seasons, with 20 career starts, including the 1959 and 1960 Indianapolis 500 races. He finished in the top ten 9 times, with his best finish in 3rd position in 1960 at Trenton.

[edit] Indy 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Retired
1959	58	33	141.215	33	16	200	Running
1960	16	32	140.378	33	29	60	Brakes
Totals						260

Starts	2
Poles	0
Front Row	0
Wins	0
Top 5	0
Top 10	0
Retired	1

[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. Jim Mcwithey 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 0 times. He accumlated a total of 0 championship points.