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Jim McWithey

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Jim McWithey (Born July 4, 1927 in Grammer, Indiana, died February 1, 2009 in Gainesville, Georgia) was an American racecar driver.

McWithey raced in the USAC Championship Car series in the 1956, 1957, 1959 and 1960 seasons, with 20 career starts, including the 1959 and 1960 Indianapolis 500 races. He finished in the top ten 9 times, with his best finish in 3rd position in 1960 at Trenton.

Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Ranking Finish Laps Led Retired
1959 58 33 141.215 33 16 200 0 Running
1960 16 32 140.378 33 29 60 0 Brakes
Totals 260 0
Starts 2
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 0
Retired 1

World Championship career summary

The 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. Jim McWithey participated in 2 World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.