Rick Muther
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Rick Muther (August 13, 1935 - March 12, 1995), was an American racecar driver.
Born in Laguna Beach, California, Murther died of cancer in San Juan, Washington. He drove in the USAC and CART Championship Car series, racing in the 1967-1975 USAC and 1980 CART seasons, with 46 combined career starts, including the Indianapolis 500 in 1970-1971 and 1974. He finished in the top ten 13 times, with his best finish in 5th position in 1968 at Riverside and 1972 at Milwaukee.
[edit] Indy 500 results
| Year | Chassis | Engine | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Cheetah | Ford | Qualifying Crash | |
| 1969 | Gerhardt | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1970 | Brawner Hawk | Offy | 15th | 8th |
| 1971 | Hawk | Offy | 18th | 21st |
| 1972 | Hawk | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1973 | Eagle | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1974 | Coyote | Foyt | 24th | 27th |
| 1975 | Eagle | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1976 | Eagle | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1980 | Penske | Cosworth | Failed to Qualify |
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