Paul Goldsmith F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Paul Goldsmith †

F1 career: 1958 - 1960

3rd
Best Finish
16th
Best Quali
1
Podium
2
Points Finishes

Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthParkersburg, West Virginia
Date of BirthOct 2nd 1927
Date of DeathSep 6th 2024: 96 years old
Season Entries3 (1958–1960)
Car Number99
Best Qualifying16th - (2 times)
Best Result3rd - 1960 Indianapolis 500
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F1 Career Team History

Kurtis Kraft 1958 Epperly 1959-1960

Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries3
Grand Prix Starts3
Total Points6.00
Avg. Points per GP2.00
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid19.3
GP Podiums1 (33,3%)
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish2 (66,7%)
Avg. GP Position12.7
GP DNFs1 (33,3%)
Total GP Laps400

Key Career Landmarks

Race1958 Indianapolis 500 30 years, 240 days30y, 240d1960 Indianapolis 500 32 years, 241 days32y, 241d
Podium1960 Indianapolis 500 32 years, 241 days32y, 241donce so far
Points finish1959 Indianapolis 500 31 years, 240 days31y, 240d1960 Indianapolis 500 32 years, 241 days32y, 241d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

3rd 1
5th 1
DNF 1
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

Podium Rate
Points Finish Rate
Finish Rate
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Seasons

Paul Goldsmith Championship Results


17th
1960
19th
1959
66th
1958

 

Paul Goldsmith F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1960 United States Epperly United States Offenhauser10011020004.004
1959 United States Epperly United States Offenhauser10000020002.002
1958 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser100000000.000
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Teammates

Paul Goldsmith — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Paul Goldsmith start racing in Formula 1?
Paul Goldsmith started racing in Formula 1 in 1958.
Is Paul Goldsmith still racing in Formula 1?
Paul Goldsmith passed away in 2024. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1960.
How many F1 podiums does Paul Goldsmith have?
Paul Goldsmith has finished on the podium 1 time in Formula 1.
What nationality is Paul Goldsmith?
Paul Goldsmith is American.
Which teams has Paul Goldsmith driven for in Formula 1?
Paul Goldsmith has driven for Kurtis Kraft and Epperly in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Paul Goldsmith entered?
Paul Goldsmith has competed in 3 Formula 1 Grands Prix.