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Don Branson

born 2 Jun 1920 · raced 1959–1960

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Don Branson was an American driver whose Formula 1 World Championship entries both came in the Indianapolis 500, which counted towards the title in the 1950s. He started the race with a Phillips car in 1959 and 1960, and his best result was fourth in 1960, which earned him three championship points. He started 2 championship races in total and was a regular in USAC racing.

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Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.

Don Branson season-by-season championship record
SeasonChampionship positionWinsPoints
19602103
19597200
19601 race▾
Don Branson race results in 1960
Grand PrixTeamGridResultPoints
Indianapolis 500Phillips8P43
Earlier seasons1959 (1 season)▾
19591 race▾
Don Branson race results in 1959
Grand PrixTeamGridResultPoints
Indianapolis 500Phillips10Suspension0