Jud Larson from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Jud Larson is a racing driver from United States.
Born 21st January 1923, dead 11th June 1966 at age 43.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Participant of Indy 500.
Participant of USAC.
The recorded standings include 4538 points.
First race: 1952 Indianapolis 500
First win: 1956 Sacramento Indycars
Last win: 1958 Phoenix Indycars
Last race: 1965 Phoenix Indycars
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Jud Larson's career covers the period from 1952 to 1965. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 5 race wins and 9 pole positions. The profile spans 4 championships or event groups. Jud Larson 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 | 1952 - 1965 | Series | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 53 | Tracks | 16 |
| Wins | 5 | Podiums | 12 |
| Poles | 9 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 11 | Cars | 21 |
Career context
| Main championship | USAC (52 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | John Zink (17 starts) |
| Most visited track | Milwaukee (6 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Jud Larson 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 | 52 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| Formula 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AAA National Motor Car Championship | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Jud Larson took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Jud Larson moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
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 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 320 | 22 | 1 | 2 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 1170 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 1250 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 280 | 20 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1964 | 490 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1965 | 1028 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Jud Larson raced
Jud Larson is linked with 16 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Milwaukee.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 8 | 19 | 5 |
| Phoenix | 6 | 14 | 3 |
| Syracuse | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Michigan Fairgrounds | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Langhorne | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Springfield | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Milwaukee | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Lakewood Park | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Du Quoin | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Trenton | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| Sacramento | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Indiana State Fair | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Arizona State Fairgrounds | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Daytona | 16 | 13 | 1 |
| Indianapolis Raceway Park | 19 | 9 | 1 |
| Atlanta | 16 | 24 | 1 |
Jud Larson: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1956 Sacramento Indycars and currently ends with 1958 Phoenix Indycars, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Jud Larson: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Jud Larson in race results
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- Jeff Gordon (805)
- Darrell Waltrip (809)
- Bobby Allison (724)
- Jimmie Johnson (731)
- Cale Yarborough (577)
- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with Jud Larson
- Johnny Thomson (27 shared races)
- Tony Bettenhausen (25 shared races)
- Elmer George (25 shared races)
- Len Sutton (23 shared races)
- Bobby Unser (22 shared races)
- Don Freeland (22 shared races)
- Bob Veith (21 shared races)
- Johnny Rutherford (21 shared races)
Other drivers in Jud Larson's debut race
List of teams Jud Larson was a part of
Jud Larson is connected with 11 teams. The most frequent team in the results is John Zink.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson | 8 | 19 | 3 |
| Kurtis Kraft | 29 | 19 | 1 |
| Snowberger | 1 | ||
| Meyer | 1 | ||
| Federal Engineering | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| JC Agajanian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Leader Card Racers | 5 | 14 | 3 |
| Lindsey Hopkins Racing | 17 | 14 | 1 |
| Pete Salemi | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| John Zink | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| Bignotti-Bowes Racing Associates | 1 | 1 | 9 |
List of all the cars Jud Larson drove
Jud Larson is linked with 21 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 8
Best position in qualification: 19
Total Races: 2
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 29
Best position in qualification: 19
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 5
Total Races: 1