Red Shafer is a racing driver from United States.
Born 13th November 1891, dead 29th January 1971 at age 79.
Participant of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Participant of Indy 500.
The recorded standings include 1644 points.
First race: 1922 Indianapolis 500
First win: 1924 Syracuse 150
Last win: 1924 Syracuse 150
Last race: 1952 Pikes Peak
In Autosport World data, Red Shafer's career covers the period from 1922 to 1952. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 1 race wins and 1 pole positions. The profile spans 2 championships or event groups. Red Shafer 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 | 1922 - 1952 | Series | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 33 | Tracks | 12 |
| Wins | 1 | Podiums | 2 |
| Poles | 1 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 4 | Cars | 18 |
| Main championship | AAA National Motor Car Championship (34 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Phil Shafer (17 starts) |
| Most visited track | Indianapolis (10 starts) |
The table below separates Red Shafer 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 | 15 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season rows show how Red Shafer moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 17 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1923 | 33 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1924 | 430 | 9 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1925 | 340 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1926 | 72 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1929 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1930 | 200 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1931 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1932 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1934 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1936 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1949 | 80 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1950 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1951 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1952 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 |
Red Shafer is linked with 12 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Indianapolis.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| Beverly Hills | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Fresno | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| Altoona | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Syracuse | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Charlotte Speedway | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Culver City | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Laurel | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Salem | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Atlantic City | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Roosevelt Raceway | 25 | 7 | 1 |
| Pikes Peak | 6 | 6 | 4 |
The wins list starts with 1924 Syracuse 150 and currently ends with 1924 Syracuse 150, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | Duesenberg Bros | Syracuse 150 |
These links add context around Red Shafer: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Red Shafer is connected with 4 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Phil Shafer.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duesenberg Bros | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Cliff Durant | 13 | 8 | 1 |
| Phil Shafer | 4 | 4 | 17 |
| Coleman Motors | 7 | 8 | 1 |
Red Shafer is linked with 18 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Duesenberg
Best Race Position: 7
Best position in qualification: 13
Total Races: 1
Duesenberg Eight Speedway Roadster
Duesenberg
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 3
Total Races: 5