Jim Rigsby Explained

Jim Rigsby

Birth Name:

James William Rigsby

Birth Date:

6 June 1923

Birth Place:

Spadra, Arkansas, U.S.

Death Place:

Dayton, Ohio, U.S.

Module1:

Child:	yes
Years:	1950–1952
Total Champ Races:	14
Years In Champ:	3
First Champ Race:	1951 Springfield 100 (Springfield)
Last Champ Race:	1952 Detroit 100 (Detroit)
Champ Wins:	0
Champ Podiums:	0
Champ Poles:	1

Module2:

Child:	yes
Years:	,
Races:	2 (1 start)
Championships:	0
Wins:	0
Podiums:	0
Points:	0
Poles:	0
Fastest Laps:	0
Last Race:	1952 Indianapolis 500

James William Rigsby^[1] (June 6, 1923 – August 31, 1952)^[2] was an American racecar driver from Spadry, Arkansas. He was killed in a crash during a sprint car race at Dayton, Ohio.

Indy 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Led	Retired
1952	29	26	133.904	33	12	200	0	Running
Totals						200	0

Starts	1
Poles	0
Front Row	0
Wins	0
Top 5	0
Top 10	0
Retired	0

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. Jim Rigsby participated in 1 World Championship race but scored no World Championship points.

Notes and References

Web site: Jim Rigsby . 2023-07-02 . www.champcarstats.com.
Web site: Motorsport Memorial - Jim Rigsby . 31 March 2023 . Motorsport Memorial.