Jimmy Wilburn

Jimmy Wilburn (November 25, 1908 - August 26, 1984) was an American racecar driver from Los Angeles. He won a non-points Championship Car race at Lakewood Speedway in March 1946 which is the first known Champ Car race to be held after the end of World War II. Later that year he drove in the 1946 Indianapolis 500 driving an Alfa Romeo and started 16th and retired after 52 laps with engine trouble, credited with the 19th finishing position.

Career award

Indy 500 results[1]

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1946 63 16 125.113 6 19 52 0 Engine
Totals 52 0

Starts 1
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 0
Retired 1

References

  1. ↑ "Driver Stats". IndianapolisMotorSpeedway.com. Retrieved 2016-07-30.


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