Carl Williams (driver)

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Carl Williams (August 24, 1930 - February 4, 1973), was an American racecar driver.

Born in Grandview, Missouri, Williams was killed in a motorcycle accident in Kansas City. He drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1965-1972 seasons, with 63 career starts, including the Indianapolis 500 in 1966-1970 and 1972. He finished in the top ten 21 times, with his best finish in 2nd position in 1970 at Springfield.

[edit] Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1966 77 25 159.645 16 16 0 0 Valve
1967 41 23 163.696 18 10 189 0 Crash FS
1968 84 28 162.332 28 15 163 0 Crash BS
1969 57 30 163.265 30 25 50 0 Clutch
1970 75 19 166.590 18 9 197 0 Flagged
1972 95 22 180.469 24 29 52 0 Oil Cooler
Totals 651 0
Starts 6
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 2
Retired 5