Jimmy Reece

Not to be confused with Jimmie Reese.
Jimmy Reece
Born November 17, 1929(1929-11-17)
Died September 28, 1958(1958-09-28) (aged 28)
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality American
Active years 1952, 1954–1958
Teams Pankratz, Kurtis Kraft, Watson, Lesovsky
Races 6
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podiums 0
Career points 0
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
First race 1952 Indianapolis 500
Last race 1958 Indianapolis 500

Jimmy Reece (November 17, 1929 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – September 28, 1958 Trenton, New Jersey) was an American racecar driver. He died in a racing accident during a 1958 champ car race at Trenton International Speedway.

Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1952 37 23 133.993 29 7 200 0 Running
1954 25 7 138.312 18 17 194 0 Flagged
1955 5 15 139.991 12 33 0 0 Rod
1956 26 21 142.885 14 9 200 0 Running
1957 5 6 142.006 11 18 182 0 Throttle
1958 16 3 145.513 3 6 200 0 Running
Totals 976 0
Starts 6
Poles 0
Front Row 1
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 3
Retired 2

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. Jimmy Reece participated in 6 World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.

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