Walt Faulkner F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Walt Faulkner †

F1 career: 1950 - 1955

1
Pole
5th
Best Finish
1
Points Finish
1
Career Point

Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthTell, Texas
Date of BirthFeb 16th 1918
Date of DeathApr 22nd 1956: 38 years old
Season Entries5 (1950–1951, 1953–1955)
Car Number77
Best Result5th - 1955 Indianapolis 500
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F1 Career Team History

Kurtis Kraft 1950, 1953, 1955 Kuzma 1951, 1954

Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries5
Grand Prix Starts5
Total Points1.00
Avg. Points per GP0.20
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions1 (20,0%)
Front Row Starts1 (20,0%)
Avg. GP Grid8.2
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish1 (20,0%)
Avg. GP Position11.2
GP DNFs1 (20,0%)
Total GP Laps833

Key Career Landmarks

Race1950 Indianapolis 500 32 years, 103 days32y, 103d1955 Indianapolis 500 37 years, 103 days37y, 103d
Pole1950 Indianapolis 500 32 years, 103 days32y, 103donce so far
Points finish1955 Indianapolis 500 37 years, 103 days37y, 103donce so far

F1 Career Finishing Positions

5th 1
7th 1
12th 1
17th 1
DNF 1
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

Pole Rate
Points Finish Rate
Top 5 Finish Rate
Finish Rate
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Seasons

Walt Faulkner Championship Results


23rd
1955
50th
1954
69th
1953
49th
1951
31st
1950

 

Walt Faulkner F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1955 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10000020001.001
1954 United States Kuzma United States Offenhauser10000019900.000
1953 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10000017600.000
1951 United States Kuzma United States Offenhauser10000012300.000
1950 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10000113500.000
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Walt Faulkner — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Walt Faulkner start racing in Formula 1?
Walt Faulkner started racing in Formula 1 in 1950.
Is Walt Faulkner still racing in Formula 1?
Walt Faulkner passed away in 1956. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1955.
What nationality is Walt Faulkner?
Walt Faulkner is American.
Which teams has Walt Faulkner driven for in Formula 1?
Walt Faulkner has driven for Kuzma and Kurtis Kraft in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Walt Faulkner entered?
Walt Faulkner has competed in 5 Formula 1 Grands Prix.