Frank Kurtis F1 Designer Profile & Career Stats

Formula 1 Designer

Frank Kurtis †

103rd in all-time ranking

2

Grand Prix Wins

2

Grand Prix Poles

4

Podiums

5

Grands Prix

Designer Profile

Country	United States
Date of Birth	Jan 25th 1908
Date of Death	Feb 17th 1987
Role	Chief designer 1 car
F1 Cars	1 (1950–1960)
F1 Teams	Kurtis Kraft
Ranking	103rd of 273 all-time car designers

Wins per Team

Kurtis Kraft 1950–1960 · 1 car · 2 wins

Key Career Landmarks

FirstLast

CarKurtis Kraft 1950Kurtis Kraft 1960

Race1950 Indianapolis 500 42 years, 125 days42y, 125d1960 Indianapolis 500 52 years, 126 days52y, 126d

Pole1950 Indianapolis 500 42 years, 125 days42y, 125d1951 Indianapolis 500 43 years, 125 days43y, 125d

Win1950 Indianapolis 500 42 years, 125 days42y, 125d1951 Indianapolis 500 43 years, 125 days43y, 125d

Podium1950 Indianapolis 500 42 years, 125 days42y, 125d1951 Indianapolis 500 43 years, 125 days43y, 125d

F1 cars designed by Frank Kurtis1 car · 1950–1960All F1 cars →

Kraft1950–60Kurtis KraftChief designer2 wins33 ptsOffenhauser engine

Stats current as of: 16 Oct 2026

Frank Kurtis is credited with 1 Formula 1 car for Kurtis Kraft between 1950 and 1960. That car won 2 Grands Prix. Frank Kurtis ranks 103rd of 273 in the all-time F1 car designer ranking.