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Profile of Fred Agabashian on Famous Like Me

 
Name: Fred Agabashian  
   
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Date of Birth: 13th October 1913
   
Place of Birth: Modesto, California, United States
   
Profession: Racing driver
 
 
From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia

Fred Agabashian (born 21 August 1913 in Modesto, California, United States, died 13 October 1989) was a Formula One driver (Indy 500 only) who debuted on May 30, 1950. He participated in eight Grands Prix between 1950 and 1957, scoring a total of 1.5 championship points and securing one pole position. He holds the record for Fastest Pole Position Lap Speed, achieved in the 1952 Indianapolis race: 222.108 km/h.

F1 career highlights

  • Grand Prix Starts: 8
  • Highest Finishing Position: 4th
  • Pole Positions: 1
  • Wins: 0
  • Podiums: 0
  • Points: 1.5
  • First GP: 1950 Indianapolis 500
  • Last GP: IND

Formula One Indy 500 results

Season Driver# Team Grid Classification Points Note Race Report
1950 28 Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 2 Ret   Oil Leak Report
1951 59 Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 11 Ret   Clutch Report
1952 28 Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 1 *POLE* Ret   Compressor Report
1953 59 Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 2 4 1.5   Report
1954 77 Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 24 6     Report
1955 14 Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 4 Ret   Spun Off Report
1956 42 Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 7 12     Report
1957 14 Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 4 Ret   Fuel Leak Report

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