Don Branson from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Don Branson is a racing driver from United States.
Born 2nd June 1920, dead 12th November 1966 at age 46.
Participant of USAC.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of Indy 500.
Participant of NASCAR.
The recorded standings include 11418 points.
First race: 1956 Springfield Indycars
First win: 1962 Trenton Indycars
Last win: 1966 Springfield Indycars
Last race: 1966 Sacramento Indycars
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Don Branson's career covers the period from 1956 to 1966. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 5 race wins and 15 pole positions. The profile spans 4 championships or event groups. Don Branson 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 | 1956 - 1966 | Series | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 129 | Tracks | 24 |
| Wins | 5 | Podiums | 24 |
| Poles | 15 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 12 | Cars | 38 |
Career context
| Main championship | USAC (121 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Leader Card Racers (61 starts) |
| Most visited track | Milwaukee (19 starts) |
All the years that Don Branson took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Don Branson moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 50 | 31 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1957 | 280 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1958 | 790 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 780 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.00 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1220 | 3 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1961 | 530 | 12 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1962 | 1700 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1963 | 1352 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1964 | 1700 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1875 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1966 | 1135 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
List of tracks where Don Branson raced
Don Branson is linked with 24 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Milwaukee.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Syracuse | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Michigan Fairgrounds | 10 | 8 | 1 |
| Langhorne | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| Springfield | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Milwaukee | 6 | 1 | 19 |
| Lakewood Park | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Du Quoin | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Trenton | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| Sacramento | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Indiana State Fair | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Arizona State Fairgrounds | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Daytona | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| Indianapolis Raceway Park | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| Atlanta | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Richmond | 27 | 24 | 1 |
| Occoneechee Speedway | 28 | 25 | 1 |
| Columbia Speedway | 20 | 20 | 1 |
| Weaverville | 34 | 34 | 1 |
| Hickory Speedway | 21 | 22 | 1 |
| Manassas | 19 | 16 | 1 |
| Moyock | 13 | 16 | 1 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 31 | 1 |
Don Branson: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1962 Trenton Indycars Race 3 and currently ends with 1966 Springfield Indycars, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Don Branson: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Don Branson in race results
Other drivers from United States
- Richard Petty (1185)
- David Pearson (575)
- Jeff Gordon (805)
- Darrell Waltrip (809)
- Bobby Allison (724)
- Jimmie Johnson (731)
- Cale Yarborough (577)
- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with Don Branson
- Jim Hurtubise (70 shared races)
- Lloyd Ruby (70 shared races)
- Roger McCluskey (65 shared races)
- Bud Tingelstad (60 shared races)
- Bobby Grim (52 shared races)
- Eddie Sachs (51 shared races)
- Chuck Hulse (48 shared races)
- Ronnie Duman (47 shared races)
Other drivers in Don Branson's debut race
List of teams Don Branson was a part of
Don Branson is connected with 12 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Leader Card Racers.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| Ray T Brady | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Bob Estes | 2 | 1 | 21 |
| Leader Card Racers | 1 | 1 | 61 |
| Lindsey Hopkins Racing | 4 | 2 | 9 |
| H Allen Chapman | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| George H Leitenberger | 11 | 14 | 1 |
| Chapman S Root | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| John R Wills | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| Fred Sclavi | 25 | 16 | 1 |
| Kathryn Wright | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| Jack Anderson | 19 | 16 | 4 |
List of all the cars Don Branson drove
Don Branson is linked with 38 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 11
Best position in qualification: 10
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 10
Best position in qualification: 3
Total Races: 3
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 11
Best position in qualification: 14
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 8
Best position in qualification: 5
Total Races: 5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 4
Total Races: 3
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 12
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 1