Bill Puterbaugh
Bill Puterbaugh (born June 6, 1936, Indianapolis, Indiana), is a former driver in the USAC Championship Car series. He raced in the 1967-1971 and 1975–1977, and 1979 seasons, with 31 career starts, including the 1975-1977 Indianapolis 500.[1] He finished in the top ten 11 times, with his best finish in 6th position in 1968 at Springfield and in 1969 at Sacramento. His 7th-place finish in the 1975 Indianapolis 500 earned him Rookie of the Year.[2]
Indy 500 results
| Year | Chassis | Engine | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Gerhardt | Ford | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1970 | Watson | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1971 | Gerhardt | Offy | Practice Crash | |
| 1972 | Curtis | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1973 | Coyote | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1974 | Lola | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1975 | Eagle | Offy | 15th | 7th |
| 1976 | Eagle | Offy | 18th | 22nd |
| 1977 | Eagle | Offy | 28th | 12th |
| 1979 | Cicada | Offy | Failed to Qualify |
References
- ↑ "Indy 500 Career Stats – Bill Puterbaugh". Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
- ↑ "Puterbaugh Top Rookie At Indy". Lakeland Ledger. Associated Press. 1975-05-27. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Pancho Carter |
Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year 1975 |
Succeeded by Vern Schuppan |
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