Bob Veith

Bob Veith (November 1, 1924 – March 29, 2006)[1] was an American racecar driver.

Bob Veith
BornRobert J. Veith
(1924-11-01)November 1, 1924
Tulare, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 29, 2006(2006-03-29) (aged 81)
Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality American
Active years1956–1960
TeamsPhillips, Kurtis Kraft, Moore, Meskowski
Entries5
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1956 Indianapolis 500
Last entry1960 Indianapolis 500

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.[2] The accident was caused by the starter shaft, which had been left in the car.[3]

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.

Indianapolis 500 results
Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1956 1423142.5351672000Running
1957 716141.0161992000Running
1958 144144.88142610Crash T3
1959 747144.0238122000Running
1960 4425143.3632382000Running
1962 9619146.1573233120Engine
1963 8624148.2892626740Valve
1964 5423153.3811019880Piston
1965 5410156.4271124580Piston
1967 4628162.58032111890Flagged
1968 1624163.49524111960Flagged
Totals14180
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
  1. "United States Social Security Death Index". FamilySearch. (registration required)
  2. Kahn, Bernard (March 30, 1959). "Racing driver hurt slightly in crackup". Daytona Beach Morning Journal.
  3. "Starter shaft, left in car, caused crackup". Daytona Beach Morning Journal. March 31, 1959.
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Al Herman		 Indianapolis 500
Rookie of the Year
1956		 Succeeded by
Don Edmunds
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