Pat O'Connor Formula one racer

Pat O'Connor (October 9, 1928 North Vernon, Indiana – May 30, 1958 Indianapolis, Indiana) was an American racecar driver. He was killed in a 15-car pileup, after sustaining a fatal head injury after rolling his car and catching fire on the first lap of the 1958 Indianapolis 500.He was on the cover of Sports Illustrated in May 1958 adding to the legend of the Sports Illustrated Cover Jinx.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 09, 1928
Nationality
United States
Date of deathMay 30, 1958

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Formula one racer

championships0
fastest lap0
first race
1953 Indianapolis 500
last race
1958 Indianapolis 500
podiums0
poles1
races6
wins0

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