Bill Mackey

Bill Mackey
Born William C. Gretsinger, Jr.
(1927-12-15)December 15, 1927
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Died July 29, 1951(1951-07-29) (aged 23)
Winchester, Indiana, U.S.
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality United States American
Active years 1951
Teams Hall
Entries 1
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podiums 0
Career points 0
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
First entry 1951 Indianapolis 500
Last entry 1951 Indianapolis 500

Bill Mackey (December 15, 1927 in Dayton, Ohio July 29, 1951 in Winchester, Indiana) was an American racecar driver. His name at birth was William Gretsinger, Jr.

Mackey was killed while attempting to qualify for an AAA sprint car race at Funk's Speedway in Winchester, Indiana on July 29, 1951, a day which became known as "Black Sunday".[1][2]

Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1951 71 33 131.473 33 19 97 0 Clutch shaft
Totals 97 0

Starts 1
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 0
Retired 1

World Championship career summary

The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championshipfrom 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Bill Mackey participated in 1 World Championship race but scored no World Championship points.

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