Pat O'Connor (auto racer)

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For other persons of the same name, see Pat O'Connor.

Pat O'Connor (October 9, 1928 North Vernon, Indiana – May 30, 1958 Indianapolis, Indiana) was an American racecar driver. He was killed in a 15-car pileup on the first lap of the 1958 Indianapolis 500.

He was on the cover of Sports Illustrated in May of 1958 adding to the legend of the Sports Illustrated Cover Jinx.

[edit] Indy 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Led	Retired
1954	35	12	138.084	24	21	181	0	Spun T2
1955	29	19	139.195	21	8	200	0	Running
1956	7	3	144.980	4	18	187	39	Flagged
1957	12	1	143.948	2	8	200	7	Running
1958	4	5	144.823	5	29	0	0	Crash T3
Totals						768	46

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

[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. Pat Oconnor participated in 5 Formula One races. He started on the pole 1 times, won 0 races, set 0 fast laps, and finished on the podium 0 times. He accumlated a total of 0 championship points.