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Bob Scott (racing driver)

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Bob Scott
Born(1928-10-04)October 4, 1928
Watsonville, California
DiedJuly 5, 1954(1954-07-05) (aged 25)
Darlington, South Carolina
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityUnited States American
Active years19521954
TeamsKurtis Kraft, Bromme, Schroeder, Stevens
Entries3
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1952 Indianapolis 500
Last entry1954 Indianapolis 500

Robert Franklin Scott (October 4, 1928 in Watsonville, California – July 5, 1954 in Darlington, South Carolina)[1] was an American racecar driver. Scott died in a crash during a Champ Car race at Darlington Raceway.

Indy 500 results

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Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1952 93 25 133.953 31 29 49 0 Drive shaft
1953 29 11 137.431 7 31 14 0 Oil Leak
1954 27* - - - 18 ? ? Running
74** - - - 25 ? ? Suspension
Totals 63 0

* shared drive with Ed Elisian
** shared drive with Andy Linden

Starts 2
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 0
Retired 2

World Championship career summary

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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 Scott participated in 3 World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.

References

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  1. ^ "Motorsport Memorial - Bob Scott". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 31 March 2023.