Jimmy Daywalt F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Jimmy Daywalt †

F1 career: 1953 - 1959

6th
Best Finish
2nd
Best Quali
0
Career Points
6
GP Starts

Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthWabash, Indiana
Date of BirthAug 28th 1924
Date of DeathApr 4th 1966: 41 years old
Season Entries6 (1953–1957, 1959)
Car Number66
Best Qualifying2nd - 1954 Indianapolis 500
Best Result6th - 1953 Indianapolis 500
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F1 Career Team History

Kurtis Kraft 1953-1957, 1959 Nichels 1954

Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries6
Grand Prix Starts6
Total Points0.00
Avg. Points per GP0.00
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Front Row Starts1 (16,7%)
Avg. GP Grid14.6
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish0
Avg. GP Position18.9
GP DNFs4 (66,7%)
Total GP Laps1.063

Key Career Landmarks

Race1953 Indianapolis 500 28 years, 275 days28y, 275d1959 Indianapolis 500 34 years, 275 days34y, 275d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

6th 1
9th 1
14th 1
DNF 4
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

Finish Rate
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Seasons

Jimmy Daywalt Championship Results


45th
1959
62nd
1957
57th
1956
39th
1955
71st
1954
23rd
1953

 

Jimmy Daywalt F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1959 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10000020000.000
1957 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser1000005300.000
1956 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10000013400.000
1955 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10000020000.000
1954 United States Kurtis Kraft
United States Nichels		 United States Offenhauser
United States Offenhauser		20000027600.000
1953 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10000020000.000
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Teammates

Jimmy Daywalt — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Jimmy Daywalt start racing in Formula 1?
Jimmy Daywalt started racing in Formula 1 in 1953.
Is Jimmy Daywalt still racing in Formula 1?
Jimmy Daywalt passed away in 1966. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1959.
What nationality is Jimmy Daywalt?
Jimmy Daywalt is American.
Which teams has Jimmy Daywalt driven for in Formula 1?
Jimmy Daywalt has driven for Nichels and Kurtis Kraft in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Jimmy Daywalt entered?
Jimmy Daywalt has competed in 6 Formula 1 Grands Prix.