Louis Meyer from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Louis Meyer is a racing driver from United States.
Born 21st July 1904, dead 7th October 1995 at age 91.
Three-time
Champion of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Three-time
Winner of Indy 500.
The recorded standings include 9236 points.
First race: 1926 Charlotte Semi Final
First win: 1928 Indianapolis 500
Last win: 1936 Indianapolis 500
Last race: 1939 Indianapolis 500
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Louis Meyer's career covers the period from 1926 to 1939. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 8 race wins and 0 pole positions. The profile spans 2 championships or event groups. Louis Meyer 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 | 1926 - 1939 | Series | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 34 | Tracks | 10 |
| Wins | 8 | Podiums | 11 |
| Poles | 0 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 10 | Cars | 18 |
Career context
| Main championship | AAA National Motor Car Championship (37 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Louis Meyer (12 starts) |
| Most visited track | Indianapolis (13 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Louis Meyer 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 | 14 | 37 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| Indy 500 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
All the years that Louis Meyer took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Louis Meyer 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1927 | 38 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1928 | 1596 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1929 | 1330 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1930 | 384 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1931 | 120 | 15 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1932 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1933 | 610 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1934 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1935 | 200 | 8 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1936 | 600 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1937 | 550 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1938 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1939 | 75 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Louis Meyer raced
Louis Meyer is linked with 10 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Indianapolis.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| Altoona | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Syracuse | 8 | 3 | 4 |
| Charlotte Speedway | 10 | 12 | 1 |
| Salem | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Michigan Fairgrounds | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Oakland | 13 | 11 | 1 |
| Mines Field | 13 | 16 | 1 |
| St Paul | 6 | 13 | 1 |
| Goshen | 13 | 12 | 1 |
Louis Meyer: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1928 Indianapolis 500 and currently ends with 1936 Indianapolis 500, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Louis Meyer: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Louis Meyer in race results
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Drivers who shared races with Louis Meyer
- Babe Stapp (25 shared races)
- Wilbur Shaw (23 shared races)
- Deacon Litz (21 shared races)
- Shorty Cantlon (20 shared races)
- Bill Cummings (19 shared races)
- Ralph Hepburn (16 shared races)
- Chet Gardner (16 shared races)
- Frank Brisko (15 shared races)
Other drivers in Louis Meyer's debut race
List of teams Louis Meyer was a part of
Louis Meyer is connected with 10 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Louis Meyer.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stutz Motor Car Co | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Harry Hartz | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Ralph Hepburn | 13 | 11 | 1 |
| Fred Clemons | 4 | 19 | 1 |
| Perfect Circle | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| Aiden Sampson II | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| HC Henning | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Louis Meyer | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| FWD | 13 | 11 | 1 |
| Bowes Racing | 12 | 2 | 2 |
List of all the cars Louis Meyer drove
Louis Meyer is linked with 18 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Duesenberg Eight Speedway Roadster
Duesenberg
Best Race Position: 10
Best position in qualification: 10
Total Races: 1