Paul Goldsmith from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Paul Goldsmith is a racing driver from United States.
Born 2nd October 1925, 100 years old.
Participant of NASCAR.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of Indy 500.
Participant of USAC.
Participant of Daytona 500.
The recorded standings include 70046 points.
First race: 1956 Atlanta NASCAR
First win: 1956 Langhorne NASCAR
Last win: 1966 Bristol NASCAR
Last race: 1969 Michigan NASCAR
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Paul Goldsmith's career covers the period from 1956 to 1969. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 9 race wins and 9 pole positions. The profile spans 5 championships or event groups. Paul Goldsmith 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 | 1956 - 1969 | Series | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 136 | Tracks | 40 |
| Wins | 9 | Podiums | 34 |
| Poles | 9 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 16 | Cars | 24 |
Career context
| Main championship | NASCAR (128 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Ray Nichels (84 starts) |
| Most visited track | Daytona (19 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Paul Goldsmith 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR | 11 | 128 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| USAC | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daytona 500 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Paul Goldsmith took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Paul Goldsmith moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 3788 | 13 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1957 | 4224 | 13 | 4 | 4 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 0 | - | 1 | 1 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 2.00 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 500 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.00 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 700 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1961 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2930 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1800 | 51 | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | |
| 1964 | 11700 | 22 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1966 | 22078 | 5 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1967 | 20402 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1968 | 1020 | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1969 | 892 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Paul Goldsmith raced
Paul Goldsmith is linked with 40 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Daytona.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 3 | 9 | 6 |
| Watkins Glen | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| Riverside | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Langhorne | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Milwaukee | 18 | 9 | 2 |
| Lakewood Park | 23 | 7 | 1 |
| Trenton | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Darlington | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| Raleigh | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Daytona | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| Michigan | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| Elkhart Lake | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| Richmond | 3 | 12 | 3 |
| Daytona Beach | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Occoneechee Speedway | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Martinsville | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| North Wilkesboro | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Columbia Speedway | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| Weaverville | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| Greenville-Pickens | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| Wilson County | 6 | 15 | 1 |
| Atlantic Fairgrounds | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Hickory Speedway | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Piedmont Interstate | 13 | 8 | 1 |
| Southern States | 17 | 5 | 1 |
| Memphis-Arkansas | 20 | 2 | 2 |
| New Oxford | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Willow Springs | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Concord | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Soldier Field | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| Shelby | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Titusville | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| Greensboro | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Fayetteville | 10 | 11 | 1 |
| Bridgehampton | 19 | 5 | 1 |
| Bristol | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Paul Goldsmith: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1956 Langhorne NASCAR Race 2 and currently ends with 1966 Bristol NASCAR Race 2, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Paul Goldsmith: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Paul Goldsmith in race results
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Drivers who shared races with Paul Goldsmith
- Buck Baker (82 shared races)
- Tiny Lund (77 shared races)
- Wendell Scott (75 shared races)
- Elmo Langley (72 shared races)
- Neil Castles (71 shared races)
- Darel Dieringer (69 shared races)
- James Hylton (65 shared races)
- Buddy Baker (65 shared races)
Other drivers in Paul Goldsmith's debut race
List of teams Paul Goldsmith was a part of
Paul Goldsmith is connected with 16 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Ray Nichels.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurtis Kraft | 30 | 16 | 1 |
| Epperly | 3 | 16 | 2 |
| Dean Van Lines Racing Division | 22 | 9 | 1 |
| Racing Associates | 14 | 17 | 2 |
| Bignotti-Bowes Racing Associates | 26 | 26 | 1 |
| Norman C Demler | 18 | 9 | 1 |
| Smokey Yunick | 1 | 1 | 29 |
| Herb Thomas | 20 | 5 | 1 |
| De Paolo Engineering | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Nichels Engineering | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Ray Fox | 37 | 4 | 1 |
| Slim Rominger | 10 | 11 | 1 |
| Pete DePaolo | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Ray Nichels | 2 | 1 | 84 |
| Bob Cooper | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Tom Friedkin | 35 | 6 | 1 |
List of all the cars Paul Goldsmith drove
Paul Goldsmith is linked with 24 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Chevrolet Bel Air (Second generation)
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 12
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 30
Best position in qualification: 16
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 9
Total Races: 3
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 14
Best position in qualification: 17
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 18
Best position in qualification: 17
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 26
Best position in qualification: 26
Total Races: 1
Pontiac Catalina (Second generation)
Pontiac
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 6
Plymouth Belvedere (Fifth generation)
Plymouth
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 14