Английская Википедия:Al Keller

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Alvah August “Al” Keller[1] (April 11, 1920 in Alexander, New York – November 19, 1961 in Phoenix, Arizona) was an American racecar driver.

NASCAR

Keller participated in the NASCAR Strictly Stock/Grand National series from 1949 to 1956 with 29 career starts. He won two races during the 1954 season and was the first driver in the history of NASCAR's top division to have won a race in a foreign-built car. Keller won the 1954 Grand National road-race at the Linden Airport in New Jersey, driving a Jaguar owned by big band leader Paul Whiteman. He also won by a two-lap margin at Oglethorpe Speedway in 1954.[2]

IndyCar

In 1954 Keller began a transition to Championship Cars. He drove in the AAA and USAC Champ Car series, racing in the 1954-1959 and 1961 seasons with 32 starts, including the Indianapolis 500 six times. He was involved in the crash that killed Bill Vukovich in 1955. He finished in the top ten 13 times, with a best finish of 2nd two times (Atlanta in 1956, and Milwaukee in 1961). His best Indy 500 finish was 5th in 1961.

Death

Keller died as a result of injuries sustained in a Champ Car crash at the Arizona State Fairgrounds track.

Indianapolis 500 results

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Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1955 42 22 139.551 17 27 54 0 Crash BS
1956 55 28 141.193 26 14 195 0 Flagged
1957 16 8 141.398 14 27 75 0 Crash T1
1958 52 21 142.931 19 11 200 0 Running
1959 57 28 142.057 27 18 163 0 Piston
1961 19 26 146.157 6 5 200 0 Running
Totals 887 0

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Starts 6
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 1
Top 10 1
Retired 3

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References

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External links

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