Duke Dinsmore from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Duke Dinsmore is a racing driver from United States.
Born 10th April 1913, dead 12th October 1985 at age 72.
Participant of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Participant of Indy 500.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of USAC.
The recorded standings include 2223 points.
First race: 1946 Indianapolis 500
First win: 1950 Golden State 100
Last win: 1950 Golden State 100
Last race: 1956 Milwaukee Indycars
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Duke Dinsmore's career covers the period from 1946 to 1956. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 1 race wins and 2 pole positions. The profile spans 4 championships or event groups. Duke Dinsmore 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 | 1946 - 1956 | Series | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 45 | Tracks | 17 |
| Wins | 1 | Podiums | 3 |
| Poles | 2 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 16 | Cars | 16 |
Career context
| Main championship | AAA National Motor Car Championship (46 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | William Schoof (13 starts) |
| Most visited track | Milwaukee (11 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Duke Dinsmore 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 | 46 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 1 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| USAC | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Duke Dinsmore took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Duke Dinsmore 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 310 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1947 | 345 | 15 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1948 | 172 | 26 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1949 | 254 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1017 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 | 58 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Duke Dinsmore raced
Duke Dinsmore is linked with 17 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Milwaukee.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Phoenix | 18 | 11 | 1 |
| Syracuse | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| Michigan Fairgrounds | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Langhorne | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Springfield | 7 | 11 | 2 |
| Goshen | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Milwaukee | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| Lakewood Park | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Indiana State Fairgrounds | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| Bainbridge | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Arlington Downs | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Du Quoin | 9 | 17 | 2 |
| Trenton | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| Sacramento | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Bay Meadows | 7 | 13 | 1 |
| Darlington | 5 | 14 | 1 |
Duke Dinsmore: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1950 Golden State 100 and currently ends with 1950 Golden State 100, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Brown Motor Co | Golden State 100 |
Related drivers
These links add context around Duke Dinsmore: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Duke Dinsmore in race results
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- Darrell Waltrip (809)
- Bobby Allison (724)
- Jimmie Johnson (731)
- Cale Yarborough (577)
- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with Duke Dinsmore
- Paul Russo (36 shared races)
- Tony Bettenhausen (36 shared races)
- George Connor (29 shared races)
- Johnnie Parsons (25 shared races)
- Jack Mcgrath (22 shared races)
- Duke Nalon (20 shared races)
- Jimmy Davies (20 shared races)
- Henry Banks (18 shared races)
Other drivers in Duke Dinsmore's debut race
List of teams Duke Dinsmore was a part of
Duke Dinsmore is connected with 16 teams. The most frequent team in the results is William Schoof.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurtis Kraft | 16 | 33 | 3 |
| Ewing | 1 | ||
| Schroeder | 24 | 1 | |
| Scopa | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| R Miller | 1 | ||
| Norm Olson | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| William Schoof | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| Fred W Johnston | 17 | 8 | 1 |
| Federal Engineering | 18 | 22 | 1 |
| Terman Supply | 13 | 17 | 1 |
| Ralph S Miller | 9 | 17 | 2 |
| Bayliss D Levrett | 4 | 18 | 1 |
| Wynn's Fricton Proofing | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Brown Motor Co | 1 | 7 | 11 |
| Tom Sarafoff | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| Shannon Brothers | 18 | 21 | 1 |
List of all the cars Duke Dinsmore drove
Duke Dinsmore is linked with 16 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 9
Total Races: 3
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 24
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 18
Best position in qualification: 22
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 16
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 16
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 17
Best position in qualification: 21
Total Races: 2