Bob Scott (racing driver)

For other people named Robert Scott, see Robert Scott (disambiguation).

Robert Franklin Scott (October 4, 1928 in Watsonville, California – July 5, 1954 in Darlington, South Carolina)^[1] was an American racecar driver. Scott died in a crash during a Champ Car race at Darlington Raceway.

Bob Scott

Scott, circa 1954
Born	(1928-10-04)October 4, 1928 Watsonville, California
Died	July 5, 1954(1954-07-05) (aged 25) Darlington, South Carolina
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality	American
Active years	1952–1954
Teams	Kurtis Kraft, Bromme, Schroeder, Stevens
Entries	3
Championships	0
Wins	0
Podiums	0
Career points	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0
First entry	1952 Indianapolis 500
Last entry	1954 Indianapolis 500

Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired 1952 93 25 133.953 31 29 49 0 Drive shaft 1953 29 11 137.431 7 31 14 0 Oil Leak 1954 27* - - - 18 ? ? Running 74** - - - 25 ? ? Suspension Totals 63 0 * shared drive with Ed Elisian ** shared drive with Andy Linden

Starts 2 Poles 0 Front Row 0 Wins 0 Top 5 0 Top 10 0 Retired 2

World Championship career summary

The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Bob Scott participated in 3 World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.