Jimmy Daywalt

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Jimmy Daywalt (August 28, 1924 - April 4, 1966) was an American racecar driver.

Born in Wabash, Indiana, he drove in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1950, 1953-1957, 1959, and 1961-1962 seasons with 20 starts. He finished in the top ten 3 times. His best finish was in the 1953 Indianapolis 500, where he finished 6th and was named Rookie of the Year.

Daywalt died of cancer in Indianapolis, Indiana, aged 41.

[edit] Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired 1953 48 21 135.747 23 6 200 0 Running 1954 19 2 139.789 3 27 111 8 Crash T4 1955 48 17 139.416 18 9 200 0 Running 1956 48 16 140.977 28 24 134 0 Crash T2 1957 57 29 140.203 27 28 53 0 Crash T3 1959 66 13 144.683 3 14 200 0 Running 1961 55 23 144.219 30 31 27 0 Brake Line 1962 79 33 146.318 31 22 74 0 Transmission Totals 999 8

Starts 8 Poles 0 Front Row 1 Wins 0 Top 5 0 Top 10 2 Retired 5

[edit] 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. Daywalt competed in a total of 6 World Championship races.