John Martin (American racing driver)
John Martin (March 20, 1939 – November 20, 2019)[1], was a driver in the USAC and CART Championship Car series. He raced in the 1970-1977 and 1979-1980 seasons, with 52 career starts, including the 1972-1976 Indianapolis 500 races. He finished in the top ten 17 times, with his best finish in 5th position at Ontario Motor Speedway in both 1973 and 1975. His best points result was 11th in the 1975 USAC National Championship.
Martin was a native of Long Beach, California.
Indianapolis 500 results
Year | Chassis | Engine | Start | Finish |
---|---|---|---|---|
1971 | Brabham | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
1972 | Brabham | Offy | 14th | 16th |
1973 | McLaren | Offy | 24th | 8th |
1974 | McLaren | Offy | 22nd | 11th |
1975 | McLaren | Offy | 16th | 27th |
1976 | King | Offy | 15th | 21st |
1977 | Eagle | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
1978 | Eagle | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
1979 | McLaren | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
1980 | Wildcat | DGS | Failed to Qualify | |
1981 | McLaren | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
1982 | Vollstedt | Offy | Failed to Qualify |
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References
- Miller, Robin (November 21, 2019). "IndyCar veteran John Martin dies at age 80". Racer.com. Racer Media & Marketing, Inc. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
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