Kurtis Kraft
Kurtis Kraft was a prolific American constructor, primarily known for its dominance at the Indianapolis 500 during the 1950s, a period when the race counted towards the Formula 1 World Championship. Their cars, often featuring a distinctive roadster design, were highly adaptable and successful on the oval. While not a conventional Formula 1 team, their engineering prowess led to 5 victories and multiple pole positions at the Brickyard, making them a significant, if brief, presence in early championship history. Their legacy is deeply intertwined with the golden age of American open-wheel racing.
12Races
5Wins
19Podiums
69Top 10s
14.62Avg Position
16.19Avg Grid Pos
Top Drivers
Driver | Wins | Podiums | Points | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Vukovich | 2 | 2 | 19 | 4 |
| Sam Hanks | 0 | 3 | 12 | 8 |
| Johnnie Parsons | 1 | 1 | 12 | 10 |
| Jack McGrath | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 |
| Lee Wallard | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Paul Russo | 0 | 1 | 8.5 | 8 |
| Mike Nazaruk | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| Art Cross | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| Bob Sweikert | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| Jim Rathmann | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 5 | 0.58 | 11 |
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| Driver | Seasons | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Parsons | 1950–1958 | 10 | 1 |
| P. Russo | 1953–1959 | 8 | 0 |
| F. Agabashian | 1950–1957 | 8 | 0 |
| S. Hanks | 1950–1956 | 8 | 0 |
| A. Linden | 1952–1957 | 7 | 0 |
| J. Daywalt | 1953–1959 | 6 | 0 |
| T. Bettenhausen | 1950–1957 | 6 | 0 |
| J. Rathmann | 1952–1956 | 6 | 0 |
| J. McGrath | 1950–1955 | 6 | 0 |
| B. Christie | 1956–1960 | 5 | 0 |
| P. O'Connor | 1954–1958 | 5 | 0 |
| G. Hartley | 1952–1960 | 4 | 0 |
| R. Ward | 1952–1959 | 4 | 0 |
| E. Johnson | 1953–1959 | 4 | 0 |
| D. Carter | 1953–1959 | 4 | 0 |
| J. Boyd | 1955–1958 | 4 | 0 |
| A. Keller | 1955–1958 | 4 | 0 |
| M. Teague | 1953–1957 | 4 | 0 |
| J. Davies | 1953–1955 | 4 | 0 |
| A. Cross | 1952–1955 | 4 | 0 |
| B. Vukovich | 1952–1955 | 4 | 2 |
| J. Hoyt | 1950–1954 | 4 | 0 |
| D. Freeland | 1957–1960 | 3 | 0 |
| E. Russo | 1956–1960 | 3 | 0 |
| E. Elisian | 1955–1957 | 3 | 0 |
| T. Ruttman | 1951–1956 | 3 | 0 |
| D. Dinsmore | 1950–1956 | 3 | 0 |
| P. Flaherty | 1950–1955 | 3 | 0 |
| B. Sweikert | 1952–1955 | 3 | 1 |
| W. Faulkner | 1950–1955 | 3 | 0 |
| D. Nalon | 1951–1953 | 3 | 0 |
| S. Templeman | 1958–1960 | 2 | 0 |
| G. Force | 1951–1960 | 2 | 0 |
| C. Weyant | 1955–1959 | 2 | 0 |
| J. Thomson | 1953–1958 | 2 | 0 |
| B. Veith | 1956–1958 | 2 | 0 |
| B. Cheesbourg | 1957–1958 | 2 | 0 |
| M. Magill | 1957–1958 | 2 | 0 |
| J. Turner | 1956–1957 | 2 | 0 |
| J. Reece | 1952–1957 | 2 | 0 |
| J. Tolan | 1956–1957 | 2 | 0 |
| A. Herman | 1955–1956 | 2 | 0 |
| R. Crawford | 1955–1956 | 2 | 0 |
| B. Homeier | 1954–1955 | 2 | 0 |
| C. Niday | 1953–1955 | 2 | 0 |
| M. Nazaruk | 1951–1954 | 2 | 0 |
| J. Jackson | 1950–1954 | 2 | 0 |
| C. Stevenson | 1952–1953 | 2 | 0 |
| C. Scarborough | 1951–1953 | 2 | 0 |
| B. Scott | 1952–1953 | 2 | 0 |
| C. Griffith | 1951–1952 | 2 | 0 |
| J. McDowell | 1950–1952 | 2 | 0 |
| C. Miller | 1951–1952 | 2 | 0 |
| C. Green | 1950–1951 | 2 | 0 |
| W. Brown | 1950–1951 | 2 | 0 |
| A. Foyt | 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| D. Wilson | 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| R. Amick | 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| B. Grim | 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| J. McWithey | 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| C. Arnold | 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Larson | 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| P. Goldsmith | 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| L. Sutton | 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| B. Garrett | 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Unser | 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| D. Edmunds | 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| E. George | 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| D. Rathmann | 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| K. Andrews | 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| L. Crockett | 1954 | 1 | 0 |
| F. Armi | 1954 | 1 | 0 |
| E. McCoy | 1954 | 1 | 0 |
| G. Fonder | 1954 | 1 | 0 |
| T. Webb | 1953 | 1 | 0 |
| B. Holland | 1953 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Holmes | 1953 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Mantz | 1953 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Bryan | 1952 | 1 | 0 |
| G. Connor | 1952 | 1 | 0 |
| J. James | 1952 | 1 | 0 |
| M. Ayulo | 1951 | 1 | 0 |
| B. Schindler | 1951 | 1 | 0 |
| L. Wallard | 1951 | 1 | 1 |
| C. Forberg | 1951 | 1 | 0 |
| M. Hellings | 1950 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Chitwood | 1950 | 1 | 0 |
- 1960 Indianapolis 500
- 1959 United States Grand Prix
- 1959 Indianapolis 500
- 1958 Indianapolis 500
- 1957 Indianapolis 500
- 1956 Indianapolis 500
- 1955 Indianapolis 500
- 1954 Indianapolis 500
- 1953 Indianapolis 500
- 1952 Indianapolis 500
- 1951 Indianapolis 500
- 1950 Indianapolis 500
Earlier races are listed on each season page above.