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Wikipedia / Bob Veith

Robert James Veith (November 1, 1924 March 29, 2006) was an American racecar driver.

Veith drove in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series, racing from 1955 to 1968 with 63 starts. He finished in the top-ten 37 times, with a best finish of second twice, both in 1958.

Veith suffered bruises and abrasions in a practice crash at Daytona International Speedway on March 29, 1959. He was saved by the roll bar when sliding upside down. The accident was caused by the starter shaft, which had been left in the car.

Veith qualified for his first Indianapolis 500 in 1956, finishing seventh that year to win the Rookie of the Year award. After another top-ten finish the next year, he qualified fourth in 1958 but was knocked out of the race in a first lap accident that killed Pat O'Connor. He competed in the 500 eight more times, with his last start coming in 1968.

Indianapolis 500 results

Year

Car

Start

Qual

Rank

Finish

Laps

Led

Retired

1956

14

23

142.535

16

7

200

0

Running

1957

7

16

141.016

19

9

200

0

Running

1958

14

4

144.881

4

26

1

0

Crash T3

1959

74

7

144.023

8

12

200

0

Running

1960

44

25

143.363

23

8

200

0

Running

1962

96

19

146.157

32

33

12

0

Engine

1963

86

24

148.289

26

26

74

0

Valve

1964

54

23

153.381

10

19

88

0

Piston

1965

54

10

156.427

11

24

58

0

Piston

1967

46

28

162.580

32

11

189

0

Flagged

1968

16

24

163.495

24

11

196

0

Flagged

Totals

1418

0

Starts

11

Poles

0

Front Row

0

Wins

0

Top 5

0

Top 10

3

Retired

5

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. Veith participated in five World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.

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