Mack Hellings

Mack Hellings
Born September 14, 1915
Died November 11, 1951 (aged 36)
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality United States American
Active years 1950–1951
Teams Kurtis Kraft, Deidt
Races 2
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podiums 0
Career points 0
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
First race 1950 Indianapolis 500
Last race 1951 Indianapolis 500

Ronald 'Mack' Hellings (September 14, 1915 – November 11, 1951) was an American racecar driver from Fort Dodge, Iowa. He died in a plane crash in Kern County, California in 1951.[1]

Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1948 35 21 127.968 6 5 200 0 Running
1949 8 14 128.260 11 16 172 0 Valve
1950 15 26 130.687 20 13 132 0 Flagged
1951 19 23 132.925 22 31 18 0 Piston
Totals 522 0
Starts 4
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 1
Top 10 1
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. Mack Hellings participated in 2 World Championship races, with a best finish of thirteenth.

References

  1. ↑ Masek, Mark. "Grave Spotlight - Ronald "Mack" Hellings". www.cemeteryguide.com. Retrieved 30 March 2013.