Spike Gehlhausen
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Daniel "Spike" Gehlhausen (born November 19, 1954, Jasper, Indiana), is a former driver in the USAC and CART Championship Car series. He raced in 11 seasons (1975-1982 and 1984-1986), with 79 combined career starts, including the Indianapolis 500 in 1976, 1978-1980, and 1984. He finished in the top ten 15 times with his best finish in 4th position in 1980 at Ontario.
[edit] Indy 500 results
| Year | Chassis | Engine | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | McLaren | Offy | 25th | 33rd |
| 1977 | McLaren | Offy | Qualifying Crash | |
| 1978 | Eagle | Offy | 16th | 29rd |
| 1979 | Wildcat | Cosworth | 31st | 10th |
| 1980 | Penske | Cosworth | 4th | 29th |
| 1981 | Penske | Cosworth | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1982 | Penske | Cosworth | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1983 | Eagle | Cosworth | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1984 | March | Cosworth | 25th | 31st |
| 1986 | Lola | Cosworth | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1986 | March | Cosworth | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1988 | March | Cosworth | Practice Crash |

