| Born | January 29, 1929 |
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| Died | July 10, 1955 (aged 26) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | American |
| Active years | 1950–1951, 1953–1955 |
| Teams | Kurtis Kraft, Stevens, Ewing |
| Races | 5 (4 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 1 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First race | 1950 Indianapolis 500 |
| Last race | 1955 Indianapolis 500 |
Jerry Hoyt (January 29, 1929 – July 10, 1955) was American racing driver from Chicago, mainly competing in the National Championship. He died in 1955 after crashing in a Sprint car race at Oklahoma City.
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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. Jerry Hoyt participated in 4 World Championship races, starting on the pole once but scoring no World Championship points.
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| Preceded by José Froilán González 28 years, 282 days (1951 British GP) |
Youngest Grand Prix Pole Position Winner 26 years, 121 days (1955 Indianapolis 500) |
Succeeded by Eugenio Castellotti 24 years, 238 days (1955 Belgian GP) |