Pat Flaherty from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Pat Flaherty is a racing driver from United States.
Born 6th January 1926, dead 9th April 2002 at age 76.
Participant of Formula 1.
Winner of Indy 500.
Participant of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Participant of NASCAR.
Participant of USAC.
The recorded standings include 2722 points.
First race: 1950 Indianapolis 500
First win: 1955 Milwaukee 250
Last win: 1956 Milwaukee Indycars
Last race: 1963 Milwaukee Indycars
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Pat Flaherty's career covers the period from 1950 to 1963. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 3 race wins and 1 pole positions. The profile spans 5 championships or event groups. Pat Flaherty 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 | 1950 - 1963 | Series | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 20 | Tracks | 9 |
| Wins | 3 | Podiums | 4 |
| Poles | 1 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 6 | Cars | 15 |
Career context
| Main championship | USAC (12 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | John Zink (8 starts) |
| Most visited track | Milwaukee (7 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Pat Flaherty 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 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| AAA National Motor Car Championship | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 1 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| NASCAR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Pat Flaherty took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Pat Flaherty 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 103 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 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 | 75 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 20 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 790 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 8.00 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 1500 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1958 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 40 | 42 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1963 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Pat Flaherty raced
Pat Flaherty is linked with 9 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Milwaukee.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Michigan Fairgrounds | 59 | 19 | 1 |
| Langhorne | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Springfield | 18 | 8 | 1 |
| Milwaukee | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Lakewood Park | 5 | 19 | 1 |
| Trenton | 17 | 9 | 1 |
| Darlington | 5 | 9 | 1 |
| Daytona | 9 | 17 | 1 |
Pat Flaherty: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1955 Milwaukee 250 and currently ends with 1956 Milwaukee Indycars Race 1, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Dunn Engineering | Milwaukee 250 |
| 1956 | John Zink | Indianapolis 500 |
| 1956 | John Zink | Milwaukee Indycars |
Related drivers
These links add context around Pat Flaherty: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Pat Flaherty 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 Pat Flaherty
- Rodger Ward (16 shared races)
- Johnny Thomson (15 shared races)
- Gene Hartley (14 shared races)
- Jim Rathmann (14 shared races)
- Don Freeland (14 shared races)
- Eddie Sachs (13 shared races)
- Jimmy Bryan (12 shared races)
- Jimmy Davies (12 shared races)
Other drivers in Pat Flaherty's debut race
List of teams Pat Flaherty was a part of
Pat Flaherty is connected with 6 teams. The most frequent team in the results is John Zink.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Kurtis Kraft | 10 | 4 | |
| John Zink | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| Dunn Engineering | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Robert Peterson | 21 | 20 | 1 |
| Charlie Padovich | 59 | 19 | 1 |
List of all the cars Pat Flaherty drove
Pat Flaherty is linked with 15 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 10
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Oldsmobile 88 (First generation)
Oldsmobile
Best Race Position: 59
Best position in qualification: 19
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 c 3.0
Best Race Position: 22
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 28
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Chrysler V8 4.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 4
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 2
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 16
Best position in qualification: 20
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 9
Best position in qualification: 9
Total Races: 2
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 19
Best position in qualification: 18
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 19
Best position in qualification: 7
Total Races: 1