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Bob Veith (November 1, 1926 – March 29, 2006) was an American racecar driver.
Born in Tulare, California, Veith died in Santa Rosa, California. He drove in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1955-1965 and 1967-1968 seasons with 63 starts, including the Indianapolis 500 races in 1956-1960, 1962-1965, and 1967-1968. He finished in the top ten 37 times, with his best finish in 2nd position twice, both in 1958. His best finish at Indy, was in 7th position in his first attempt, earning him Rookie of the Year.
[edit] Indy 500 results
| Year |
Car |
Start |
Qual |
Rank |
Finish |
Laps |
Led |
Retired |
| 1956 |
14 |
23 |
142.535 |
16 |
7 |
200 |
0 |
Running |
| 1957 |
7 |
16 |
141.016 |
19 |
9 |
200 |
0 |
Running |
| 1958 |
14 |
4 |
144.881 |
4 |
26 |
1 |
0 |
Crash T3 |
| 1959 |
74 |
7 |
144.023 |
8 |
12 |
200 |
0 |
Running |
| 1960 |
44 |
25 |
143.363 |
23 |
8 |
200 |
0 |
Running |
| 1962 |
96 |
19 |
146.157 |
32 |
33 |
12 |
0 |
Engine |
| 1963 |
86 |
24 |
148.289 |
26 |
26 |
74 |
0 |
Valve |
| 1964 |
54 |
23 |
153.381 |
10 |
19 |
88 |
0 |
Piston |
| 1965 |
54 |
10 |
156.427 |
11 |
24 |
58 |
0 |
Piston |
| 1967 |
46 |
28 |
162.580 |
32 |
11 |
189 |
0 |
Flagged |
| 1968 |
16 |
24 |
163.495 |
24 |
11 |
196 |
0 |
Flagged |
| Totals |
1418 |
0 |
|
|
| Starts |
11 |
| Poles |
0 |
| Front Row |
0 |
| Wins |
0 |
| Top 5 |
0 |
| Top 10 |
3 |
| Retired |
5 |
|
[edit] World Championship career summary
The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Bob Veith participated in 5 World Championship races. 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.
