Lee Wallard

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Lee Wallard (September 8, 1911 Schenectady, New York – November 28, 1963 St. Petersburg, Florida ) was an American race car driver. Wallard retired from race after being burnt in a racing crash, shortly after winning the 1951 Indianapolis 500.

[edit] Indy 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Led	Retired
1948	91	28	128.420	5	7	200	0	Running
1949	6	20	128.912	7	23	55	19	Gears
1950	8	23	132.436	5	6	136	0	Running
1951	99	2	135.039	5	1	200	159	Running
Totals						591	178

Starts	4
Poles	0
Front Row	1
Wins	1
Top 5	1
Top 10	3
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. Lee Wallard participated in 2 Formula One races. He started on the pole 0 times, won 1 races, set 1 fast laps, and finished on the podium 1 times. He accumlated a total of 9 championship points.