- Jack McGrath
John James "Jack" McGrath (October 8, 1919 - November 6, 1955) was an American
racecar driver .McGrath won the first CRA (California Roadster Association) championship in 1946 and was dubbed "King of the Hot Rods". His efforts, along with those of friend and teammate
Manuel Ayulo , helped establish track roadsters as viable race cars. He was killed in the final race of the 1955 season inPhoenix, Arizona .He was born in
Los Angeles, California .Indy 500 results
* McGrath's starting positions from 1951 to 1955 represent the best 5-year starting position streak in the Roadster Era.
*McGrath was the fastest overall qualifier of the Roadster Era.
*Although McGrath twice posted the fastest qualifying speed, he started from the pole only once. In 1955, he started on the outside of the first row behind pole-day qualifiersJerry Hoyt andTony Bettenhausen .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. Jack McGrath participated in 6 World Championship races. He started on the pole once, set 1 fastest lap, and finished on the podium twice. He accumulated a total of 9 championship points.
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