Nationality American Championships 0 Entries 1 | Teams Hall Active years 1951 Name Bill Mackey | |
Born December 15, 1927 ( 1927-12-15 ) Died July 29, 1951(1951-07-29) (aged 23) | ||
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Bill Mackey (December 15, 1927 in Dayton, Ohio – July 29, 1951 in Winchester, Indiana) was an American racecar driver. His name at birth was William Gretsinger, Jr.
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Mackey was killed while attempting to qualify for an AAA sprint car race at Funk's Speedway in Winchester, Indiana on July 29, 1951, a day which became known as "Black Sunday".
World Championship career summary
The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championshipfrom 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Bill Mackey participated in 1 World Championship race but scored no World Championship points.
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