Jimmy Reece F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Jimmy Reece †
F1 career: 1952 - 1958
Driver Profile
| Country |  United States |
| Place of Birth | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Date of Birth | Nov 17th 1929 |
| Date of Death | Sep 28th 1958: 28 years old |
| Season Entries | 6 (1952, 1954–1958) |
| Car Number | 16 |
| Best Qualifying | 3rd - 1958 Indianapolis 500 |
| Best Result | 6th - 1958 Indianapolis 500 |
Full Career Statistics
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race1952 Indianapolis 500 22 years, 195 days22y, 195d1958 Indianapolis 500 28 years, 194 days28y, 194d
F1 Career Finishing Positions
6th
1
7th
1
9th
1
17th
1
DNF
2
DNF Did Not Finish
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Jimmy Reece Championship Results
Jimmy Reece F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 |
Watson |
Offenhauser | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1957 |
Kurtis Kraft |
Offenhauser | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 182 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1956 |
Lesovsky |
Offenhauser | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1955 |
Pankratz |
Offenhauser | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1954 |
Pankratz |
Offenhauser | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 194 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1952 |
Kurtis Kraft |
Offenhauser | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Races
Teammates
Jimmy Reece — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Jimmy Reece start racing in Formula 1?
Jimmy Reece started racing in Formula 1 in 1952.
Is Jimmy Reece still racing in Formula 1?
Jimmy Reece passed away in 1958. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1958.
What nationality is Jimmy Reece?
Jimmy Reece is American.
Which teams has Jimmy Reece driven for in Formula 1?
Jimmy Reece has driven for Pankratz, Lesovsky, Kurtis Kraft and Watson in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Jimmy Reece entered?
Jimmy Reece has competed in 6 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
