Carl Scarborough

Carl Scarborough
Born July 3, 1914(1914-07-03)
Died May 30, 1953(1953-05-30) (aged 38)
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality American
Active years 1951, 1953
Teams Kurtis Kraft
Races 2
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podiums 0
Career points 0
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
First race 1951 Indianapolis 500
Last race 1953 Indianapolis 500

Carl Scarborough (July 3, 1914 Benton, Illinois - May 30, 1953 Indianapolis, Indiana) was an American racecar driver. He died from heat exhaustion shortly after his 12th place finish in the 1953 Indianapolis 500, which was one of the hottest-temperature Indianapolis 500s that drivers had competed in up to 1956.[1]

He was elected to the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame in 1985.[2]

Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1951 73 15 135.614 4 18 100 0 Axle
1953 73 19 135.936 21 12 190 0 Flagged
Totals 290 0
Starts 2
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 0
Retired 1

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. Carl Scarborough participated in two World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.

References

  1. ^ Yates, Brock W. ( "The Indianapolis 500: The Story of the Motor Speedway." Harper and Brothers: New York. 1956.
  2. ^ http://www.mmshof.org/inductees/Scarborough_Carl.html