Charles Merz from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Charles Merz is a racing driver from United States.
Born 6th July 1888, dead 8th July 1952 at age 64.
Participant of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Participant of Indy 500.
The recorded standings include 4070 points.
First race: 1909 Prestolite Trophy
First win: 1911 Panama-Pacific Road Race (301-600ci Class)
Last win: 1912 Illinois National Trophy (450ci Class)
Last race: 1916 International Sweepstakes
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Charles Merz's career covers the period from 1909 to 1916. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 3 race wins and 2 pole positions. The profile spans 2 championships or event groups. Charles Merz 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 - 1916 | Series | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 18 | Tracks | 6 |
| Wins | 3 | Podiums | 10 |
| Poles | 2 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 3 | Cars | 5 |
Career context
| Main championship | AAA National Motor Car Championship (18 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | National Motor Vehicle Co (12 starts) |
| Most visited track | Indianapolis (9 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Charles Merz 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 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Charles Merz took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Charles Merz moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | 140 | 33 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1910 | 220 | 18 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1911 | 1080 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1912 | 680 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1913 | 270 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1916 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Charles Merz raced
Charles Merz is linked with 6 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Indianapolis.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Santa Monica | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| San Leandro | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Long Island | 7 | 11 | 1 |
| Elgin | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Cincinnati Speedway | 23 | 15 | 1 |
Charles Merz: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1911 Panama-Pacific Road Race (301-600ci Class) Race 2 and currently ends with 1912 Illinois National Trophy (450ci Class) Race 2, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Charles Merz: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Charles Merz in race results
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Drivers who shared races with Charles Merz
- Ralph de Palma (8 shared races)
- Gil Anderson (7 shared races)
- Johnny Aitken (6 shared races)
- Louis Chevrolet (6 shared races)
- Bob Burman (6 shared races)
- Ralph Mulford (6 shared races)
- Joe Dawson (6 shared races)
- Spencer Wishart (5 shared races)
Other drivers in Charles Merz's debut race
List of teams Charles Merz was a part of
Charles Merz is connected with 3 teams. The most frequent team in the results is National Motor Vehicle Co.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Motor Vehicle Co | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Ideal Motor Co | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 19 | 8 | 2 |
List of all the cars Charles Merz drove
Charles Merz is linked with 5 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.