Robert "Bob" Lazier (born December 22, 1938 in Minneapolis, Minnesota), is an American former race car driver. He raced in the CART series in 1981 and was CART's Rookie of the Year.[1] He had fourth-place finishes at Watkins Glen and Mexico.[2][3] Lazier also competed in the 1981 Indianapolis 500, finishing 19th after a blown engine caused him to retire the Penske PC-7 after 154 laps.[4] He is married to wife Diane and the father of both 1996 Indianapolis 500 champion Buddy Lazier and Indy Racing League driver Jaques Lazier.[1]
Lazier competed in Formula 5000 in the 1970s.[5]
Lazier built the Tivoli Lodge in Vail, Colorado in 1968, where he still resides.[6]
| Sporting positions | ||
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| Preceded by Dennis Firestone |
CART Rookie of the Year 1981 |
Succeeded by Bobby Rahal |