Barney Oldfield is a racing driver from United States.
Born 3rd June 1878, dead 4th October 1946 at age 68.
Participant of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Participant of Indy 500.
Participant of NASCAR.
The recorded standings include 3340 points.
First race: 1909 Wheeler-Schebler Trophy
First win: 1915 Venice Grand Prix
Last win: 1915 Tucson 100
Last race: 1957 Martinsville NASCAR
In Autosport World data, Barney Oldfield's career covers the period from 1909 to 1957. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 2 race wins and 5 pole positions. The profile spans 3 championships or event groups. Barney Oldfield is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1909 - 1957 | Series | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 43 | Tracks | 19 |
| Wins | 2 | Podiums | 10 |
| Poles | 5 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 7 | Cars | 16 |
| Main championship | AAA National Motor Car Championship (42 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Golden Submarine (8 starts) |
| Most visited track | Uniontown (7 starts) |
The table below separates Barney Oldfield statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA National Motor Car Championship | 9 | 42 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NASCAR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season rows show how Barney Oldfield moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | 35 | 61 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1910 | 15 | 45 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1912 | 25 | 42 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1913 | 520 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1914 | 990 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1915 | 1425 | 7 | 2 | 4 | |
| 1916 | 80 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1917 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1918 | 45 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Barney Oldfield is linked with 19 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Uniontown.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Phoenix | 12 | 12 | 1 |
| Santa Monica | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Elgin | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Point Loma | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Corona | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Tacoma Speedway | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sioux City | 13 | 7 | 1 |
| San Francisco | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Venice | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Tucson | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oklahoma City | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| Maywood Speedway | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Twin City | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Narragansett Park | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| Sheepshead Bay | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| Cincinnati Speedway | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| Uniontown | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Martinsville | 18 | 22 | 1 |
The wins list starts with 1915 Venice Grand Prix and currently ends with 1915 Tucson 100, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Maxwell Motor Corporation | Venice Grand Prix |
| 1915 | Maxwell Motor Corporation | Tucson 100 |
These links add context around Barney Oldfield: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Barney Oldfield is connected with 7 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Golden Submarine.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Glory | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Mercer Automobile Co | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Stutz Motor Car Co | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Maxwell Motor Corporation | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Barney Oldfield | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Golden Submarine | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Rat Garner | 18 | 22 | 1 |
Barney Oldfield is linked with 16 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.