Troy Ruttman F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Troy Ruttman †

F1 career: 1950 - 1960

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3rd
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Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthMooreland, Oklahoma
Date of BirthMar 11th 1930
Date of DeathMay 19th 1997: 67 years old
Season Entries8 (1950–1952, 1954, 1956–1958, 1960)
Car Number28
Best Qualifying3rd - 1957 Indianapolis 500
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries9
Grand Prix Starts8
Total Points9.50
Avg. Points per GP1.06
Grand Prix Wins1 (11,1%)
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid9.6
GP Podiums1 (11,1%)
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish2 (22,2%)
Avg. GP Position16.9
GP DNFs4 (44,4%)
Total GP Laps822

F1 Career Team History

Lesovsky 1950 Kurtis Kraft 1951, 1954, 1956 Kuzma 1952 Watson 1957, 1960 Maserati 1958

Key Career Landmarks

Race1950 Indianapolis 500 20 years, 80 days20y, 80d1960 Indianapolis 500 30 years, 80 days30y, 80d
Win1952 Indianapolis 500 22 years, 80 days22y, 80donce so far
Podium1952 Indianapolis 500 22 years, 80 days22y, 80donce so far
Points finish1952 Indianapolis 500 22 years, 80 days22y, 80d1954 Indianapolis 500 24 years, 81 days24y, 81d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

1st 1
4th 1
10th 1
15th 1
DNF 4
DNS 1
DNF Did Not FinishDNS Did Not Start

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Seasons

Troy Ruttman Championship Results


63rd
1960
42nd
1958
65th
1957
64th
1956
24th
1954
7th
1952
57th
1951
46th
1950

 

Troy Ruttman F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1960 United States Watson United States Offenhauser10000013400.000
1958 Italy Maserati Italy Maserati1000004500.000
1957 United States Watson United States Offenhauser1000001300.000
1956 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser1000002200.000
1954 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10000020001.501.5
1952 United States Kuzma United States Offenhauser11001020008.008
1951 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser1000007800.000
1950 United States Lesovsky United States Offenhauser10000013000.000
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Troy Ruttman — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Troy Ruttman start racing in Formula 1?
Troy Ruttman started racing in Formula 1 in 1950.
Is Troy Ruttman still racing in Formula 1?
Troy Ruttman passed away in 1997. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1960.
How many Formula 1 races has Troy Ruttman won?
Troy Ruttman has won 1 Formula 1 race.
How many F1 podiums does Troy Ruttman have?
Troy Ruttman has finished on the podium 1 time in Formula 1.
When did Troy Ruttman win their first F1 race?
Troy Ruttman won their first Formula 1 race at the 1952 Indianapolis 500.
What nationality is Troy Ruttman?
Troy Ruttman is American.
Which teams has Troy Ruttman driven for in Formula 1?
Troy Ruttman has driven for Lesovsky, Kuzma, Kurtis Kraft, Maserati and Watson in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Troy Ruttman entered?
Troy Ruttman has competed in 9 Formula 1 Grands Prix.