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Jim Rathmann

1 win · 4 podiums

American
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Driver profile

Born16 Jul 1928
F1 debutIndianapolis 500 1950Indianapolis 500 1950
Seasons competed10 (1950–1960)
TeamsWatson · Epperly · Kurtis Kraft · Kuzma · Wetteroth
First winIndianapolis 500 1960Indianapolis 500 1960
Latest winIndianapolis 500 1960Indianapolis 500 1960

Career timeline

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World championships0Career total
Grand Prix wins110.0% win rate
Pole positions00.0% pole rate
Podium finishes440.0% of race starts
Fastest laps2Career total
Career points29Career total
Race starts101950–1960
Laps led0Available lap-timing total
Q3 appearances0of 10 qualifying entries
Podium rate40.0%Share of race starts
Pole rate0.0%Share of race starts
Best season8th1960
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Year-by-year performance

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