Watson
Jim Rathmann
USA
born 16 July 1928 · died 23 November 2011
Career in numbers
Jim Rathmann raced in 10 Grands Prix for 4 teams from 1950 to 1960; best result: P1 at the Indianapolis 500 1960.
1
win
4
podiums
29
points
10
starts
Milestones
Career
| Season | Team | Car number | Championship position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Watson | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| 1959 | Watson | 16 | 11 | 6 |
| 1958 | Epperly | 2 | 21 | 2 |
| 1957 | Epperly | 26 | 10 | 7 |
| 1956 | Kurtis Kraft | 24 | – | 0 |
| 1955 | Epperly | 33 | – | 0 |
| 1954 | Kurtis Kraft | 1, 38 | – | 0 |
| 1953 | Kurtis Kraft | 2, 49 | – | 0 |
| 1952 | Kurtis Kraft | 59 | 10 | 6 |
| 1950 | Wetteroth | 76 | – | 0 |
All races
Show all 12 races
| Year | Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Indianapolis 500 | Watson | 2 | 1 |
| 1959 | Indianapolis 500 | Watson | 3 | 2 |
| 1958 | Indianapolis 500 | Epperly | 20 | 5 |
| 1957 | Indianapolis 500 | Epperly | 32 | 2 |
| 1956 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 2 | Retired |
| 1955 | Indianapolis 500 | Epperly | 20 | 14 |
| 1954 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 28 | Retired |
| 1954 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 10 | Retired |
| 1953 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 28 | 15 |
| 1953 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 25 | 7 |
| 1952 | Indianapolis 500 | Kurtis Kraft | 10 | 2 |
| 1950 | Indianapolis 500 | Wetteroth | 28 | 24 |
Teammates
Drivers who started for the same team in the same race, with the number of shared races.
- Sam Hanks · 7 races
- Rodger Ward · 6 races
- Johnnie Parsons · 6 races
- Fred Agabashian · 6 races
- Andy Linden · 6 races
- Tony Bettenhausen · 5 races
- Gene Hartley · 5 races
- Jimmy Daywalt · 5 races
- Paul Russo · 5 races
- Art Cross · 5 races
- Jack McGrath · 5 races
- Bill Vukovich · 5 races
- Duane Carter · 4 races
- Troy Ruttman · 4 races
- Chuck Stevenson · 4 races
- Marshall Teague · 4 races
- Jimmy Davies · 4 races
- Jerry Hoyt · 4 races
- Dick Rathmann · 3 races
- Pat Flaherty · 3 races
- Pat O'Connor · 3 races
- Duke Dinsmore · 3 races
- Bob Sweikert · 3 races
- Bob Scott · 3 races
- Duke Nalon · 3 races
- Jimmy Bryan · 2 races
- Bill Homeier · 2 races
- Eddie Johnson · 2 races
- Johnny Thomson · 2 races
- Walt Faulkner · 2 races
- Cal Niday · 2 races
- Frank Armi · 2 races
- Larry Crockett · 2 races
- George Fonder · 2 races
- Jimmy Jackson · 2 races
- Ernie McCoy · 2 races
- Mike Nazaruk · 2 races
- Travis Webb · 2 races
- Bill Holland · 2 races
- Jackie Holmes · 2 races
- Johnny Mantz · 2 races
- Carl Scarborough · 2 races
- Lloyd Ruby · 1 race
- Johnny Boyd · 1 race
- Bob Christie · 1 race
- Al Herman · 1 race
- Eddie Russo · 1 race
- Len Sutton · 1 race
- Bob Veith · 1 race
- Ray Crawford · 1 race
- Al Keller · 1 race
- Jack Turner · 1 race
- George Amick · 1 race
- Ed Elisian · 1 race
- Jimmy Reece · 1 race
- Johnnie Tolan · 1 race
- Keith Andrews · 1 race
- Cliff Griffith · 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 | 4 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Jim Rathmann been world champion?
Jim Rathmann never won the Formula 1 world championship.