Bill Homeier (August 31, 1918 Rock Island, Texas – May 5, 2001 Houston, Texas) was an American racecar driver.
Born | August 31, 1918 |
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Died | May 5, 2001 | (aged 82)
Formula One World Championship career | |
Nationality | American |
Active years | 1953–1955, 1958–1960 |
Teams | Nichels, Kurtis Kraft, Kuzma, Kupiec, Lesovsky |
Entries | 6 (3 starts) |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 0 |
Career points | 1 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First entry | 1953 Indianapolis 500 |
Last entry | 1960 Indianapolis 500 |
He drove in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1953–1955 and 1958–1960 seasons with 14 starts, including the 1954 and 1960 Indianapolis 500 races. He was a relief driver for Walt Faulkner in the 1955 Indianapolis 500 He finished in the top ten 5 times, with his best finish in 5th position, in 1959 at Sacramento. He holds a unique record from the 1954 Indianapolis 500; he finished in last place, but completed 74 laps, the most for a last place finisher.[1]
Indy 500 results
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* shared drive with Walt Faulkner |
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World Championship career summary
editThe 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. Bill Homeier participated in 3 World Championship races, scoring 1 World Championship point.
References
edit- ^ "Bill Homeier; Race Car Driver Took Part in 3 Indy 500 Races". Los Angeles Times. 2001-05-11. Retrieved 2019-01-31.