Nationality American Wins 0 Died October 13, 2005 Championships 0 Role Race car driver | Entries 1 Name Wayne Weiler Teams Epperly Podiums 0 Active years 1960 | |
Born December 9, 1934 ( 1934-12-09 ) | ||
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Wayne Weiler (December 9, 1934 in Phoenix, Arizona – October 13, 2005 in Phoenix, Arizona) was an American racecar driver.
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Weiler started as a dirt track driver in Arizona in 1951. He drove in the USAC Championship Car series from 1958 to 1961 with 19 starts. He finished in the top ten 10 times, with his best finish in 3rd position, in 1960 at Phoenix.
Weiler competed in the Indianapolis 500 race in 1960 and 1961, with a best finish of 15th in 1961.
Weiler retired from USAC driving following a severe accident in a sprint car race in Terre Haute, Indiana on June 11, 1961. He remained active as an owner and manager in auto racing up until his death.
Weiler died at age 70 from a heart attack.
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. Wayne Weiler participated in 1 World Championship race but scored no World Championship points.