Dempsey Wilson F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Dempsey Wilson †
F1 career: 1958 - 1960
Driver Profile
| Country |  United States |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California |
| Date of Birth | Mar 11th 1927 |
| Date of Death | Apr 23rd 1971: 44 years old |
| Season Entries | 2 (1958, 1960) |
| Car Number | 23 |
| Best Qualifying | 32nd - 1958 Indianapolis 500 |
| Best Result | 15th - 1958 Indianapolis 500 |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 2 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 2 |
| Total Points | 0.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.00 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 32.5 |
| GP Podiums | 0 |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 0 |
| Avg. GP Position | 24.0 |
| GP DNFs | 2 (100,0%) |
| Total GP Laps | 162 |
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
F1 Career Finishing Positions
DNF
2
DNF Did Not Finish
Performance Breakdown
No performance data available.
Seasons
Dempsey Wilson Championship Results
Dempsey Wilson F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 |
Kurtis Kraft |
Offenhauser | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1958 |
Kuzma |
Offenhauser | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Races
Teammates
Dempsey Wilson — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Dempsey Wilson start racing in Formula 1?
Dempsey Wilson started racing in Formula 1 in 1958.
Is Dempsey Wilson still racing in Formula 1?
Dempsey Wilson passed away in 1971. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1960.
What nationality is Dempsey Wilson?
Dempsey Wilson is American.
Which teams has Dempsey Wilson driven for in Formula 1?
Dempsey Wilson has driven for Kuzma and Kurtis Kraft in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Dempsey Wilson entered?
Dempsey Wilson has competed in 2 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
