Cal Niday F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Cal Niday †

F1 career: 1953 - 1955

10th
Best Finish
9th
Best Quali
0
Career Points
3
GP Starts

Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthTurlock
Date of BirthApr 29th 1914
Date of DeathFeb 14th 1988: 73 years old
Season Entries3 (1953–1955)
Car Number22
Best Qualifying9th - 1955 Indianapolis 500
Best Result10th - 1954 Indianapolis 500
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries3
Grand Prix Starts3
Total Points0.00
Avg. Points per GP0.00
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid17.3
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish0
Avg. GP Position18.7
GP DNFs2 (66,7%)
Total GP Laps400

F1 Career Team History

Kurtis Kraft 1953, 1955 Stevens 1954

Key Career Landmarks

Race1953 Indianapolis 500 39 years, 31 days39y, 31d1955 Indianapolis 500 41 years, 31 days41y, 31d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

10th 1
DNF 2
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

Finish Rate
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Seasons

Cal Niday Championship Results


48th
1955
41st
1954
81st
1953

 

Cal Niday F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1955 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10000017000.000
1954 United States Stevens United States Offenhauser10000020000.000
1953 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser1000003000.000
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Teammates

Cal Niday — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Cal Niday start racing in Formula 1?
Cal Niday started racing in Formula 1 in 1953.
Is Cal Niday still racing in Formula 1?
Cal Niday passed away in 1988. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1955.
What nationality is Cal Niday?
Cal Niday is American.
Which teams has Cal Niday driven for in Formula 1?
Cal Niday has driven for Stevens and Kurtis Kraft in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Cal Niday entered?
Cal Niday has competed in 3 Formula 1 Grands Prix.