Frank Armi
Frank Armi (12 October 1918 in Portland, Oregon – 28 November 1992 in Watsonville, California) was an American racecar driver. Armi's racing career ended in the mid-1960s, when he became a television and film sound engineer, specialising in the role of sound technician, including the film The 3rd Voice, starring Edmond O'Brien and Julie London.
| Born | October 12, 1918 Portland, Oregon |
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| Died | November 28, 1992 (aged 74) Watsonville, California |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  |
| Active years | 1951, 1953–1954 |
| Teams | Kurtis Kraft, Bardazon |
| Entries | 3 (1 start) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1951 Indianapolis 500 |
| Last entry | 1954 Indianapolis 500 |
He worked for Universal Pictures for over twenty-five years. He also served in World War Two and ran an auto parts shop.[1]
Indy 500 results
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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. Frank Armi participated in 1 World Championship race. He started on the pole 0 times, won 0 races, set 0 fastest laps, and finished on the podium 0 times. He accumulated a total of 0 championship points.
Complete Formula One World Championship results
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| Year | Entrant | Chassis | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | WDC | Points |
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| 1951 | Hancock Dome | Bardazon | Offenhauser L4 | SUI | 500 DNQ |
BEL | FRA | GBR | GER | ITA | ESP | NC | 0 | |
| 1953 | Mel-Rae/Mel Wiggers | Kurtis Kraft 4000 | Offenhauser L4 | ARG | 500 DNQ |
NED | BEL | FRA | GBR | GER | SUI | ITA | NC | 0 |
| 1954 | T.W. & W.T. Martin | Kurtis Kraft | Offenhauser L4 | ARG | 500 19 |
BEL | FRA | GBR | GER | SUI | ITA | ESP | NC | 0 |