Bobby Rahal from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Bobby Rahal is a racing driver from United States.
Born 10th January 1953, 73 years old.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of Formula 2.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Three-time
Champion of CART.
Participant of Indy 500.
Participant of NASCAR.
The recorded standings include 2373 points.
First race: 1978 USA East Grand Prix
First win: 1982 Cleveland Champ Cars
Last win: 1992 Nazareth Champ Cars
Last race: 1998 Fontana Champ Cars
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Bobby Rahal's career covers the period from 1978 to 1998. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 24 race wins and 17 pole positions. The profile spans 6 championships or event groups. Bobby Rahal 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 | 1978 - 1998 | Series | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 283 | Tracks | 45 |
| Wins | 24 | Podiums | 88 |
| Poles | 17 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 11 | Cars | 27 |
Career context
| Main championship | CART (266 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Truesports (101 starts) |
| Most visited track | Michigan (23 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Bobby Rahal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CART | 17 | 266 | 24 | 17 | 3 |
| Indy 500 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NASCAR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Bobby Rahal took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Bobby Rahal moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
CART
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 242 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1983 | 94 | 5 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1984 | 137 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 43 | 91 | 0 | 0 |
CART
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 133 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| 1986 | 179 | 1 | 6 | 2 | |
| 1987 | 188 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1988 | 136 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 88 | 9 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 153 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1991 | 200 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 196 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
| 1993 | 133 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 59 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 128 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 102 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 70 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 82 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Bobby Rahal raced
Bobby Rahal is linked with 45 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Michigan.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverstone | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Montréal | 20 | 1 | |
| Nürburgring | 5 | 1 | |
| Le Mans | 14 | 3 | |
| Hockenheim | 6 | 11 | 2 |
| Indianapolis | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| Caesars Palace | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Zandvoort | 8 | 1 | |
| Phoenix | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Detroit | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Watkins Glen | 12 | 20 | 1 |
| Riverside | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Long Beach | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| Mugello | 6 | 15 | 1 |
| Milwaukee | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| Atlanta | 21 | 8 | 1 |
| Nazareth | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Michigan | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| Pocono | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Mid-Ohio | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| Elkhart Lake | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| Laguna Seca | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Portland | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| Meadowlands | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Sanair | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Tamiami Park | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Toronto | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Denver | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Vancouver | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| Surfers Paradise | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Belle Isle | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Bicentennial Park | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| Homestead | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| St Louis | 8 | 12 | 2 |
| California Speedway | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Motegi | 17 | 17 | 1 |
| Houston | 23 | 9 | 1 |
| Pau | 7 | 1 | |
| Thruxton | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| Enna-Pergusa | 11 | 1 | |
| Vallelunga | 4 | 17 | 1 |
| Misano | 7 | 16 | 1 |
Bobby Rahal: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1982 Cleveland Champ Cars and currently ends with 1992 Nazareth Champ Cars, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Bobby Rahal: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Bobby Rahal in race results
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- Cale Yarborough (577)
- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with Bobby Rahal
- Raul Boesel (170 shared races)
- Arie Luyendyk (146 shared races)
- Rick Mears (143 shared races)
- Scott Brayton (141 shared races)
- Teo Fabi (130 shared races)
- Scott Pruett (127 shared races)
- Hiro Matsushita (123 shared races)
- Roberto Guerrero (122 shared races)
Other drivers in Bobby Rahal's debut race
List of teams Bobby Rahal was a part of
Bobby Rahal is connected with 11 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Truesports.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf | 12 | 20 | 2 |
| Kraco Racing | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| Truesports | 1 | 1 | 101 |
| Galles-Kraco Racing | 1 | 1 | 33 |
| Rahal-Hogan Racing | 1 | 1 | 65 |
| Team Rahal | 2 | 2 | 52 |
| Chevron Racing Team | 4 | 5 | 11 |
| Wood Brothers | 40 | 20 | 1 |
| Dick Barbour | 14 | 1 | |
| Garretson Development | 30 | 1 | |
| Cooke-Woods Racing | 61 | 1 |
List of all the cars Bobby Rahal drove
Bobby Rahal is linked with 27 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 12
Best position in qualification: 20
Total Races: 1
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 20
Total Races: 1