Eddie Rickenbacher is a racing driver from United States.
Born 8th October 1890, dead 23rd July 1973 at age 82.
Participant of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Participant of Indy 500.
The recorded standings include 5510 points.
First race: 1911 Indianapolis 500
First win: 1914 Sioux City 300
Last win: 1916 Ascot Derby
Last race: 1916 Ascot Derby
In Autosport World data, Eddie Rickenbacher's career covers the period from 1911 to 1916. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 7 race wins and 4 pole positions. The profile spans 2 championships or event groups. Eddie Rickenbacher 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 | 1911 - 1916 | Series | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 43 | Tracks | 20 |
| Wins | 7 | Podiums | 14 |
| Poles | 4 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 6 | Cars | 9 |
| Main championship | AAA National Motor Car Championship (46 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Prest-O-Lite Racing Team (12 starts) |
| Most visited track | Indianapolis (6 starts) |
The table below separates Eddie Rickenbacher 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 | 46 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season rows show how Eddie Rickenbacher moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1912 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1913 | 90 | 34 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1914 | 715 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1915 | 1765 | 5 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1916 | 2910 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Eddie Rickenbacher is linked with 20 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Indianapolis.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Santa Monica | 5 | 10 | 3 |
| Elgin | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Columbus Driving Park | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| Point Loma | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| Galveston | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Corona | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| Tacoma Speedway | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Sioux City | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Ascot Park | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| San Francisco | 25 | 16 | 2 |
| Venice | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Tucson | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Maywood Speedway | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Omaha Speedway | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Des Moines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Twin City | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Narragansett Park | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sheepshead Bay | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Cincinnati Speedway | 11 | 11 | 1 |
The wins list starts with 1914 Sioux City 300 and currently ends with 1916 Ascot Derby, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
These links add context around Eddie Rickenbacher: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Eddie Rickenbacher is connected with 6 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Prest-O-Lite Racing Team.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Buggy Co | 13 | 13 | 2 |
| Mason Automobile Co | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| United States Motor Co | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Duesenberg Bros | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Prest-O-Lite Racing Team | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| William Weightman | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Eddie Rickenbacher is linked with 9 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.