Bob Veith

Bob Veith
Formula One World Championship career
Born	(1926-11-01)November 1, 1926 Tulare, California, U.S.
Died	March 29, 2006(2006-03-29) (aged 79) Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Active years	1956–1960
Teams	Phillips, Kurtis Kraft, Moore, Meskowski
Entries	5
Championships	0
Wins	0
Podiums	0
Career points	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0
First entry	1956 Indianapolis 500
Last entry	1960 Indianapolis 500

Bob Veith (November 1, 1926 in Tulare, California – March 29, 2006 in Santa Rosa, California) was an American racecar driver.

Veith drove in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series, racing from 1955 to 1968 with 63 starts. He finished in the top ten 37 times, with a best finish of 2nd twice, both in 1958.

Veith suffered bruises and abrasions in a practice crash at Daytona International Speedway on March 29, 1959. He was saved by the roll bar when sliding upside down.^[1] The accident was caused by the starter shaft, which had been left in the car.^[2]

Veith qualified for his first Indianapolis 500 in 1956, finishing 7th that year to win the Rookie of the Year award. After another top 10 finish the next year, he qualified 4th in 1958 but was knocked out of the race in a first lap accident that killed Pat O'Connor. He competed in the 500 eight more times, with his last start coming in 1968.

Indy 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Retired
1956	14	23	142.535	16	7	200	Running
1957	7	16	141.016	19	9	200	Running
1958	14	4	144.881	4	26	1	Crash T3
1959	74	7	144.023	8	12	200	Running
1960	44	25	143.363	23	8	200	Running
1962	96	19	146.157	32	33	12	Engine
1963	86	24	148.289	26	26	74	Valve
1964	54	23	153.381	10	19	88	Piston
1965	54	10	156.427	11	24	58	Piston
1967	46	28	162.580	32	11	189	Flagged
1968	16	24	163.495	24	11	196	Flagged
Totals						1418

Starts	11
Poles	0
Front Row	0
Wins	0
Top 5	0
Top 10	3
Retired	5

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. Bob Veith participated in 5 World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.

References

↑ Kahn, Bernard (March 30, 1959). "Racing driver hurt slightly in crackup". Daytona Beach Morning Journal.
↑ "Starter shaft, left in car, caused crackup". Daytona Beach Morning Journal. March 31, 1959.

External links

1956 Indianapolis 500 Rookie Of The Year Veith Dies At 81

Sporting positions
Preceded by Al Herman	Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year 1956	Succeeded by Don Edmunds

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