Keith Andrews (racing driver) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Keith Andrews |
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| Born | Keith Phillip Andrews June 15, 1920 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
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| Died | May 15, 1957 (aged 36) Speedway, Indiana, U.S. |
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| Championship titles | |||||||
| 1954 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Winner | |||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 10 races run over 8 years | |||||||
| Years active | 1948, 1950, 1952–1957 | ||||||
| Best finish | 21st (tie) – 1954 | ||||||
| First race | 1950 Pikes Peak Hill Climb (Pikes Peak) | ||||||
| Last race | 1956 Rex Mays Classic (Milwaukee) | ||||||
| First win | 1954 Pikes Peak Hill Climb (Pikes Peak) | ||||||
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| Formula One World Championship career | |||||||
| Active years | 1955–1957 | ||||||
| Teams | Schroeder, Kurtis Kraft | ||||||
| Entries | 3 (2 starts) | ||||||
| Championships | 0 | ||||||
| Wins | 0 | ||||||
| Podiums | 0 | ||||||
| Career points | 0 | ||||||
| Pole positions | 0 | ||||||
| Fastest laps | 0 | ||||||
| First entry | 1955 Indianapolis 500 | ||||||
| Last entry | 1957 Indianapolis 500 | ||||||
Keith Philip Andrews (June 15, 1920 – May 15, 1957) was an American racecar driver. He was killed after crashing his car during practice for the 1957 Indianapolis 500.
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Death
Giuseppe Farina was the only European driver on the entry list for the 1957 Indy 500, however, he did not attempt to qualify. Farina had difficulty getting his car up to speed, and had experienced handling problems. On May 15, Andrews stepped into Farina's car for a test run, but crashed. Down the frontstretch, Andrews began to slide, and when he attempted to correct, the car backed into the inside wall separating the pit area. Andrews was crushed to death between the cowl and the fuel tank, but no fire broke out. Farina withdrew after Andrews was killed, with no backup car to use.
Complete AAA/USAC Championship Car results
| Year | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | Pos | Points |
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| 1948 | ARL | INDY |
MIL |
LAN |
MIL |
SPR |
MIL |
DUQ |
ATL |
PIK DNS |
SPR |
DUQ |
- | 0 | |
| 1950 | INDY |
MIL |
LAN |
SPR |
MIL |
PIK 24 |
SYR |
DET |
SPR |
SAC |
PHX |
BAY |
DAR |
- | 0 |
| 1952 | INDY |
MIL |
RAL |
SPR |
MIL |
DET |
DUQ |
PIK 8 |
SYR |
DNC DNQ |
SJS |
PHX |
38th | 50 | |
| 1953 | INDY |
MIL |
SPR |
DET |
SPR |
MIL |
DUQ |
PIK 2 |
SYR |
ISF |
SAC |
PHX |
27th | 160 | |
| 1954 | INDY |
MIL |
LAN | DAR |
SPR |
MIL |
DUQ |
PIK 1 |
SYR |
ISF |
SAC 10 |
PHX |
LVG |
21st | 230 |
| 1955 | INDY 20 |
MIL | LAN | SPR | MIL |
DUQ |
PIK 6 |
SYR | ISF | SAC 15 |
PHX DNQ |
35th | 80 | ||
| 1956 | INDY 26 |
MIL 12 |
LAN |
DAR |
ATL |
SPR |
MIL |
DUQ |
SYR |
ISF |
SAC |
PHX |
35th | 10 | |
| 1957 | INDY DNQ |
LAN | MIL | DET | ATL | SPR | MIL | DUQ | SYR | ISF | TRE | SAC | PHX | - | 0 |
Indianapolis 500 results
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Complete Formula One World Championship results
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| Year | Entrant | Chassis | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | WDC | Points |
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| 1955 | John McDaniel | Schroeder | Offenhauser L4 | ARG | MON | 500 20 |
BEL | NED | GBR | ITA | NC | 0 | |
| 1956 | Dunn Engineering | Kurtis Kraft 500B | Offenhauser L4 | ARG | MON | 500 26 |
BEL | FRA | GBR | GER | ITA | NC | 0 |
| 1957 | Giuseppe Farina Racing | Kurtis Kraft 500G | Offenhauser L4 | ARG | MON | 500 DNQ |
FRA | GBR | GER | PES | ITA | NC | 0 |
| Preceded by Eugenio Castellotti |
Formula One fatal accidents May 15, 1957 |
Succeeded by Pat O'Connor |
