Nationality American Wins 0 Name Jud Larson | Entries 5 (2 starts) Role Race car driver Championships 0 | |
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Born January 21, 1923Grand Prairie, Texas ( 1923-01-21 ) Died June 11, 1966, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
Active years 1952–1953, 1957–1959 | ||
Jud larson biography
Eugene Wesley (Jud) Larson (January 21, 1923 Grand Prairie, Texas – June 11, 1966 Reading, Pennsylvania) was an American racecar driver.
Contents
- Jud larson biography
- RACER Robin Millers Tough Guy Series on Jud Larson
- World Championship career summary
- Awards
- References
Larson drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1956-1959 and 1964-1965 seasons with 53 starts, including the 1958 and 1959 Indianapolis 500 races. He finished in the top ten 38 times, with 7 victories.
Larson died as a result of injuries sustained in a sprint car crash that also claimed the life of Red Riegel.
RACER: Robin Miller's Tough Guy Series on Jud Larson
World Championship career summary
The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Jud Larson participated in 2 World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.
Awards
He was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1992.
