Johnny Boyd F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Johnny Boyd †

F1 career: 1955 - 1960

3rd
Best Finish
5th
Best Quali
1
Podium
1
Points Finish

Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthFresno, California
Date of BirthAug 19th 1926
Date of DeathOct 27th 2003: 77 years old
Season Entries6 (1955–1960)
Car Number8
Best Qualifying5th - 1957 Indianapolis 500
Best Result3rd - 1958 Indianapolis 500
Last F1 carEpperly (1960)
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries6
Grand Prix Starts6
Total Points4.00
Avg. Points per GP0.67
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid12.5
GP Podiums1 (16,7%)
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish1 (16,7%)
Avg. GP Position16.8
GP DNFs3 (50,0%)
Total GP Laps765
Laps Led18

F1 Career Team History

Kurtis Kraft 1955-1958 Epperly 1959-1960

Key Career Landmarks

Race1955 Indianapolis 500 28 years, 284 days28y, 284d1960 Indianapolis 500 33 years, 285 days33y, 285d
Podium1958 Indianapolis 500 31 years, 284 days31y, 284donce so far
Points finish1958 Indianapolis 500 31 years, 284 days31y, 284donce so far

F1 Career Finishing Positions

3rd 1
6th 2
DNF 3
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

Podium Rate
Points Finish Rate
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Seasons

Johnny Boyd Championship Results


70th
1960
23rd
1959
16th
1958
25th
1957
63rd
1956
60th
1955

 

Johnny Boyd F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLLeadAvg PtsPoints
1960 United StatesEpperly United States Offenhauser10000077000.000
1959 United StatesEpperly United States Offenhauser100000200000.000
1958 United StatesKurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser1001102000184.004
1957 United StatesKurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser100000200000.000
1956 United StatesKurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10000035000.000
1955 United StatesKurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10000053000.000
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Johnny Boyd — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Johnny Boyd start racing in Formula 1?
Johnny Boyd started racing in Formula 1 in 1955.
Is Johnny Boyd still racing in Formula 1?
Johnny Boyd passed away in 2003. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1960.
How many F1 podiums does Johnny Boyd have?
Johnny Boyd has finished on the podium 1 time in Formula 1.
What nationality is Johnny Boyd?
Johnny Boyd is American.
Which teams has Johnny Boyd driven for in Formula 1?
Johnny Boyd has driven for Kurtis Kraft and Epperly in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Johnny Boyd entered?
Johnny Boyd has competed in 6 Formula 1 Grands Prix.