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Jim Rathmann

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American racecar driver (1928-2011)

United StatesAthletesLived 1928 to 2011 · aged 83
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Royal Richard "Jim" Rathmann, was an American racing driver who competed primarily in Championship Cars.

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Rathmann's winning car from the 1960 Indianapolis 500Rathmann's winning car from the 1960 Indianapolis 500Rathmann's Watson-Offenhauser, in which he won the Race of Two Worlds in Monza, Italy.Rathmann's Watson-Offenhauser, in which he won the Race of Two Worlds in Monza, Italy.Astronaut Alan Shepard's Corvette on display at the Kennedy Space CenterAstronaut Alan Shepard's Corvette on display at the Kennedy Space Center

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Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

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About this person

Royal Richard "Jim" Rathmann, was an American racing driver who competed primarily in Championship Cars. Rathmann is best known for winning the Indianapolis 500 in 1960, emerging victorious after a race-long duel with Rodger Ward - as recently as 2023, a panel of fans and historians voted Rathmann's victory as the greatest '500' of all time. In Europe he is well-known for winning the 1958 Race of Two Worlds.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2011 · aged 83
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16 languages

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