George Follmer from United States in Motorsport. Full information
George Follmer is a racing driver from United States.
Born 27th January 1934, 92 years old.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Participant of USAC.
Participant of Indy 500.
Participant of NASCAR.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of Daytona 500.
The recorded standings include 2098.49 points.
First race: 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours
First win: 1969 Phoenix Indycars
Last win: 1969 Phoenix Indycars
Last race: 1987 Riverside NASCAR
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, George Follmer's career covers the period from 1966 to 1987. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 1 race wins and 1 pole positions. The profile spans 6 championships or event groups. George Follmer 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 | 1966 - 1987 | Series | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 61 | Tracks | 36 |
| Wins | 1 | Podiums | 4 |
| Poles | 1 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 17 | Cars | 21 |
Career context
| Main championship | USAC (25 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Shadow (14 starts) |
| Most visited track | Riverside (9 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates George Follmer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USAC | 6 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| NASCAR | 5 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Formula 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daytona 500 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that George Follmer took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how George Follmer 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 240 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1968 | 240 | 32 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1969 | 880 | 16 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1970 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1971 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 9 | 120 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 5.00 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 230.49 | 29 | 0 | 1 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 167 | 74 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 164 | 76 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 163 | 70 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where George Follmer raced
George Follmer is linked with 36 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Riverside.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Österreichring | 20 | 1 | |
| Zolder | 11 | 1 | |
| Interlagos | 1 | ||
| Silverstone | 25 | 1 | |
| Mosport Park | 10 | 8 | 3 |
| Nürburgring | 22 | 1 | |
| Le Castellet | 20 | 1 | |
| Le Mans | 3 | 11 | 2 |
| Indianapolis | 15 | 21 | 3 |
| Monza | 10 | 21 | 1 |
| Monaco | 20 | 1 | |
| Zandvoort | 10 | 22 | 1 |
| Kyalami | 6 | 21 | 1 |
| Montjuïc Park | 3 | 14 | 1 |
| Anderstorp | 14 | 19 | 1 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Watkins Glen | 14 | 21 | 2 |
| Riverside | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| Milwaukee | 11 | 16 | 1 |
| Trenton | 21 | 26 | 1 |
| Darlington | 22 | 7 | 1 |
| Daytona | 20 | 5 | 2 |
| Indianapolis Raceway Park | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Atlanta | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Hanford | 9 | 10 | 2 |
| Stardust, Las Vegas | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| Dover Downs | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| Brainerd | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Seattle | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Ontario | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| Martinsville | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| North Wilkesboro | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Nashville Fairgrounds | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| Bristol | 28 | 10 | 1 |
| North Carolina | 5 | 11 | 1 |
| Talladega | 28 | 3 | 1 |
George Follmer: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1969 Phoenix Indycars Race 1 and currently ends with 1969 Phoenix Indycars Race 1, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | George Follmer Enterprises | Phoenix Indycars |
Related drivers
These links add context around George Follmer: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near George Follmer 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 George Follmer
- Al Unser (25 shared races)
- Mario Andretti (25 shared races)
- Bobby Unser (22 shared races)
- Peter Revson (21 shared races)
- Gordon Johncock (21 shared races)
- Roger McCluskey (21 shared races)
- Bobby Allison (21 shared races)
- Benny Parsons (20 shared races)
Other drivers in George Follmer's debut race
List of teams George Follmer was a part of
George Follmer is connected with 17 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Shadow.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| Vollstedt Enterprises | 6 | 12 | 3 |
| Dayton-Walther | 21 | 11 | 1 |
| George R Bryant | 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Andy Granatelli | 14 | 9 | 3 |
| George Follmer Enterprises | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| Grant King Racers | 15 | 29 | 1 |
| American Kids Racers | 8 | 12 | 1 |
| Bud Moore | 4 | 2 | 11 |
| Junie Donlavey | 32 | 16 | 1 |
| Joe Frasson | 49 | 41 | 1 |
| Roger Penske | 33 | 1 | 1 |
| Dick Midgley | 16 | 24 | 4 |
| Billy Moyer | 24 | 40 | 1 |
| Michael Brockman | 29 | 5 | 1 |
| Joest Racing | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| North American Racing Team | 32 | 1 |
List of all the cars George Follmer drove
George Follmer is linked with 21 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: 3
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 14
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 18
Best position in qualification: 26
Total Races: 2
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 16
Best position in qualification: 24
Total Races: 2