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Bill Mackey (December 15, 1927 Dayton, Ohio – July 29, 1951 Winchester, Indiana) was an American racecar driver. His name at birth was William Gretsinger, Jr. He was killed in a sprint car crash at Winchester Speedway.
[edit] Indy 500 results
| Year |
Car |
Start |
Qual |
Rank |
Finish |
Laps |
Led |
Retired |
| 1951 |
71 |
33 |
131.473 |
33 |
19 |
97 |
0 |
Clutch shaft |
| Totals |
97 |
0 |
|
|
| Starts |
1 |
| Poles |
0 |
| Front Row |
0 |
| Wins |
0 |
| Top 5 |
0 |
| Top 10 |
0 |
| Retired |
1 |
|
[edit] World Championship career summary
The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championshipfrom 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Bill Mackey participated in 1 World Championship race. He started on the pole 0 times, won 0 races, set 0 fastest laps, and finished on the podium 0 times. He accumulated a total of 0 championship points.
