Jim Rigsby : biography
June 6, 1923 – August 31, 1952
Jim Rigsby (June 6, 1923 – August 31, 1952) was an American racecar driver from Spadry, Arkansas. He was killed in horrible crash during a sprint car race at Dayton, Ohio.
Indy 500 results
Year | Car | Start | Qual | Rank | Finish | Laps | Led | Retired |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1952 | 29 | 26 | 133.904 | 33 | 12 | 200 | 0 | Running |
Totals | 200 | 0 |
Starts | 1 |
---|---|
Poles | 0 |
Front Row | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Top 5 | 0 |
Top 10 | 0 |
Retired | 0 |
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. Jim Rigsby participated in 1 World Championship race but scored no World Championship points.
Category:1923 births Category:1952 deaths Category:Indianapolis 500 drivers Category:American racing drivers Category:Racing drivers killed while racing Category:Sports deaths in Ohio Category:Racing drivers from Arkansas Category:AAA Championship Car drivers