Nationality United States Role Race car driver Name Stan Fox | Best finish 24th (1991) Years active 1984, 1987–1995 | |
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Died December 18, 2000, Waiouru, New Zealand | ||
Stan Fox interview video
Stan Fox (July 7, 1952 – December 18, 2000) was an American open wheel race car driver. Fox was one of the last links between the midget car racing world and the Indianapolis 500.
Contents
- Stan Fox interview video
- Stan fox nearly fatal crash at indianapolis 500 28 may 1995 full
- Midget car career
- IndyCar career
- Nearly fatal crash at Indianapolis
- Death
- Career award
- American openwheel racing results
- NASCAR
- References
Stan fox nearly fatal crash at indianapolis 500 28 may 1995 full
Midget car career
Fox began his career as a midget car racer. He won the 1979 Badger Midget championship, and the 1979 and 1980 Belleville Nationals. He placed in the top twelve in points in nine seasons, even after he raced sporadically after moving to United States Auto Club (USAC) open wheel events. He had 19 USAC career wins. He won the Turkey Night Grand Prix in 1990 at the last event at Ascot Park. He won the 1991 Turkey Night Grand Prix, two Copper Classics, three Rex Easton Memorials at Springfield, Illinois, two Rodger Mauro Classics, and the midget car portion of the 4-Crown National at Eldora Speedway.
IndyCar career
Fox competed in the Indianapolis 500 eight times between 1987 and 1995 driving for A. J. Foyt and Ron Hemelgarn. He was also a motorcycle racing enthusiast.
Nearly fatal crash at Indianapolis
While driving for Ron Hemelgarn, Fox was seriously injured during the 1995 Indianapolis 500 in one of the most serious accidents in the history of the race. After starting ninth, Fox went low into the first turn on the first lap of the race and spun. His car connected with the car of Eddie Cheever, Jr. and slammed into the outside wall. Several other cars also became involved. The front nose-cone was ripped from his car, exposing his legs. Fox suffered serious head injuries.
The accident ended Fox's racing career but he stayed involved with the sport. He started the non-profit organization Friends of the Fox which supports people with head injuries and brings a person to the track each May to meet drivers and get VIP treatment.
Death
Fox was killed in a head-on collision on December 18, 2000 on the Desert Road some 200 miles (320 km) south of Auckland, New Zealand. Fox was driving through the night to attend a speedway meeting and collided head on with a northbound truck and trailer Unit.
Career award
American open–wheel racing results
(key)
NASCAR
(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)