Английская Википедия:Bob Carey (racing driver)

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Robert Elwood Carey (September 24, 1904 – April 16, 1933) was an American racing driver.[1]

Driving career

Carey's first national championship race was the 1932 Indianapolis 500.[1] Having taken the lead after Billy Arnold had crashed out, Carey endured a blown right rear tire (causing him to spin three times without hitting the wall or another car), and later a damaged shock absorber; in total he lost over twelve minutes to the leader and later winner, Fred Frame, but managed to erase four minutes of the interval and finished fourth.[2]

Carey went on to win rain-shortened races at the dirt tracks in Detroit and Syracuse,[1][2] and clinched the 1932 national title by finishing second in the season finale at Oakland Speedway with points leader Frame dropping out.[2] No other rookie driver would win the national championship until reigning Formula One world champion Nigel Mansell in 1993.

Death

Carey was fatally injured in an accident at Legion Ascot Speedway prior to the 1933 season. He crashed in practice after appearing to have a hung throttle.[3]

Awards and honors

Carey has been inducted into the following halls of fame:

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

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Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1932 61 14 111.070 22 4 200 36 Running
Totals 200 36

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

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References

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External links

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