Kuzma
Bob Sweikert
USA
born 20 May 1926 · died 17 June 1956
Career in numbers
Bob Sweikert raced in 5 Grands Prix for 2 teams from 1952 to 1956; best result: P1 at the Indianapolis 500 1955.
1
win
1
podium
8
points
5
starts
Milestones
Career
| Season | Team | Car number | Championship position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Kuzma | 1 | – | 0 |
| 1955 | Kurtis Kraft | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 1954 | Kurtis Kraft | 17 | – | 0 |
| 1953 | Kuzma | 51 | – | 0 |
| 1952 | Kurtis Kraft | 73 | – | 0 |
All races
Show all 5 races
| Year | Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Indianapolis 500 | Kuzma | 10 | 6 |
| 1955 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 14 | 1 |
| 1954 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 9 | 14 |
| 1953 | Indianapolis 500 | Kuzma | 29 | Retired |
| 1952 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 32 | Retired |
Teammates
Drivers who started for the same team in the same race, with the number of shared races.
- Gene Hartley · 4 races
- Tony Bettenhausen · 3 races
- Pat Flaherty · 3 races
- Johnnie Parsons · 3 races
- Fred Agabashian · 3 races
- Sam Hanks · 3 races
- Andy Linden · 3 races
- Art Cross · 3 races
- Jack McGrath · 3 races
- Bill Vukovich · 3 races
- Jimmy Bryan · 2 races
- Bill Homeier · 2 races
- Jim Rathmann · 2 races
- Chuck Stevenson · 2 races
- Jimmy Daywalt · 2 races
- Paul Russo · 2 races
- Pat O'Connor · 2 races
- Jimmy Davies · 2 races
- Rodger Ward · 1 race
- Johnny Boyd · 1 race
- Duane Carter · 1 race
- Al Herman · 1 race
- Eddie Johnson · 1 race
- Troy Ruttman · 1 race
- Johnny Thomson · 1 race
- Ray Crawford · 1 race
- Al Keller · 1 race
- Chuck Weyant · 1 race
- Ed Elisian · 1 race
- Billy Garrett · 1 race
- Jimmy Reece · 1 race
- Marshall Teague · 1 race
- Cliff Griffith · 1 race
- Walt Faulkner · 1 race
- Jerry Hoyt · 1 race
- Cal Niday · 1 race
- Frank Armi · 1 race
- Manny Ayulo · 1 race
- Larry Crockett · 1 race
- George Fonder · 1 race
- Jimmy Jackson · 1 race
- Ernie McCoy · 1 race
- Mike Nazaruk · 1 race
- Bob Scott · 1 race
- Duke Nalon · 1 race
- George Connor · 1 race
- Joe James · 1 race
- Johnny McDowell · 1 race
- Chet Miller · 1 race
Favourite circuits
| Circuit | Wins | Podiums | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Bob Sweikert been world champion?
Bob Sweikert never won the Formula 1 world championship.