Len Sutton from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Len Sutton is a racing driver from United States.
Born 9th August 1925, dead 4th December 2006 at age 81.
Participant of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of Indy 500.
Participant of USAC.
Participant of NASCAR.
Participant of Daytona 500.
The recorded standings include 4998 points.
First race: 1955 Golden State 100
First win: 1959 Springfield Indycars
Last win: 1960 Milwaukee Indycars
Last race: 1965 Langhorne Indycars
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Len Sutton's career covers the period from 1955 to 1965. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 2 race wins and 0 pole positions. The profile spans 6 championships or event groups. Len Sutton 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 | 1955 - 1965 | Series | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 75 | Tracks | 16 |
| Wins | 2 | Podiums | 7 |
| Poles | 0 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 16 | Cars | 29 |
Career context
| Main championship | USAC (69 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Pete Salemi (24 starts) |
| Most visited track | Milwaukee (15 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Len Sutton 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 | 10 | 69 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NASCAR | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AAA National Motor Car Championship | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daytona 500 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Len Sutton took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Len Sutton 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 0 | 168 | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 300 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 670 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 520 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 780 | 8 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1961 | 860 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1962 | 1250 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1963 | 170 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 338 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1965 | 110 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Len Sutton raced
Len Sutton 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 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Phoenix | 17 | 12 | 2 |
| Riverside | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Syracuse | 8 | 15 | 3 |
| Langhorne | 7 | 10 | 3 |
| Springfield | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Milwaukee | 1 | 5 | 15 |
| Lakewood Park | 4 | 10 | 1 |
| Du Quoin | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| Trenton | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| Sacramento | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Indiana State Fair | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Arizona State Fairgrounds | 9 | 2 | 4 |
| Daytona | 20 | 11 | 3 |
| Atlanta | 38 | 18 | 1 |
| Portland Speedway | 11 | 9 | 1 |
Len Sutton: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1959 Springfield Indycars and currently ends with 1960 Milwaukee Indycars Race 2, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Pete Salemi | Springfield Indycars |
| 1960 | Pete Salemi | Milwaukee Indycars |
Related drivers
These links add context around Len Sutton: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Len Sutton 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 Len Sutton
- Rodger Ward (64 shared races)
- Eddie Sachs (39 shared races)
- Lloyd Ruby (39 shared races)
- Parnelli Jones (36 shared races)
- Tony Bettenhausen (35 shared races)
- Johnny Thomson (30 shared races)
- Elmer George (30 shared races)
- Shorty Templeman (30 shared races)
Other drivers in Len Sutton's debut race
List of teams Len Sutton was a part of
Len Sutton is connected with 16 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Pete Salemi.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson | 30 | 5 | 1 |
| Lesovsky | 32 | 22 | 2 |
| Kurtis Kraft | 32 | 27 | 1 |
| Kuzma | 1 | ||
| Leader Card Racers | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| Pete Salemi | 1 | 2 | 24 |
| Chapman S Root | 4 | 8 | 7 |
| Joe Hunt | 9 | 17 | 1 |
| Vollstedt Enterprises | 2 | 5 | 12 |
| Ed Kostenuk | 12 | 8 | 2 |
| Miller/Collins | 18 | 18 | 1 |
| Vatis Enterprises | 9 | 15 | 1 |
| Roger G Wolcott Memorial Racing Team | 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Walter J Flynn | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Oscar Maples | 11 | 9 | 1 |
| Ray Nichels | 30 | 4 | 4 |
List of all the cars Len Sutton drove
Len Sutton is linked with 29 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 17
Best position in qualification: 8
Total Races: 2
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 32
Best position in qualification: 27
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser SC
Best Race Position: 16
Best position in qualification: 5
Total Races: 3
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 10
Best position in qualification: 8
Total Races: 3
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 3
Total Races: 6
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 9
Best position in qualification: 15
Total Races: 1
Pontiac Catalina (Second generation)
Pontiac
Best Race Position: 30
Best position in qualification: 4
Total Races: 4
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 13
Best position in qualification: 15
Total Races: 1