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Keith Andrews

Born

Keith Phillip Andrews
June 15, 1920
Denver, Colorado, U.S.

Died

May 15, 1957 (aged 36)
Speedway, Indiana, U.S.

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)

Wins	Podiums	Poles
1	2	0

Formula One World Championship career

Active years

1955–1957

Teams

Schroeder, Kurtis Kraft

Entries

3 (2 starts)

Championships

Wins

Podiums

Career points

Pole positions

Fastest laps

First entry

1955 Indianapolis 500

Last entry

1957 Indianapolis 500

Keith Philip Andrews (born June 15, 1920 – died May 15, 1957) was an American racecar driver. He was known for his skill and for winning the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 1954. Sadly, he passed away after a car accident during practice for a big race.

A Sad Day: Keith Andrews' Accident

On May 15, 1957, Keith Andrews was practicing for the 1957 Indianapolis 500 race. He was testing a car that belonged to another driver, Giuseppe Farina. Farina was having trouble with the car.

During the test run, Keith's car began to slide. When he tried to fix it, the car crashed into a wall. Keith was badly hurt in the accident and passed away. There was no fire from the crash. After this sad event, Giuseppe Farina decided not to race.

Preceded by Eugenio Castellotti	Formula One fatal accidents May 15, 1957	Succeeded by Pat O'Connor

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