Wilbur Shaw from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Wilbur Shaw is a racing driver from United States.
Born 31st October 1902, dead 30th October 1954 at age 51.
Two-time
Champion of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Three-time
Winner of Indy 500.
The recorded standings include 11533 points.
First race: 1927 Indianapolis 500
First win: 1929 Syracuse 100
Last win: 1940 Indianapolis 500
Last race: 1941 Indianapolis 500
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Wilbur Shaw's career covers the period from 1927 to 1941. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 6 race wins and 1 pole positions. The profile spans 2 championships or event groups. Wilbur Shaw 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 | 1927 - 1941 | Series | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 39 | Tracks | 12 |
| Wins | 6 | Podiums | 13 |
| Poles | 1 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 18 | Cars | 23 |
Career context
| Main championship | AAA National Motor Car Championship (43 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Empire State Motors (6 starts) |
| Most visited track | Indianapolis (14 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Wilbur Shaw 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 | 43 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Indy 500 | 14 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
All the years that Wilbur Shaw took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Wilbur Shaw 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 102 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1928 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1929 | 240 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1930 | 385 | 7 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1931 | 145 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1932 | 110 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1933 | 450 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1934 | 180 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1935 | 550 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1936 | 319 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1937 | 1135 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1938 | 825 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1939 | 1000 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1940 | 1000 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1941 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Wilbur Shaw raced
Wilbur Shaw 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 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| Altoona | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Syracuse | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| Michigan Fairgrounds | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Langhorne | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| Akron | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Bridgeville | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Oakland | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| Mines Field | 2 | 14 | 1 |
| St Paul | 4 | 10 | 1 |
| Goshen | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Roosevelt Raceway | 9 | 3 | 2 |
Wilbur Shaw: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1929 Syracuse 100 and currently ends with 1940 Indianapolis 500, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Wilbur Shaw: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Wilbur Shaw in race results
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- Jeff Gordon (805)
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- Jimmie Johnson (731)
- Cale Yarborough (577)
- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with Wilbur Shaw
- Bill Cummings (26 shared races)
- Deacon Litz (24 shared races)
- Louis Meyer (23 shared races)
- Babe Stapp (23 shared races)
- Chet Miller (20 shared races)
- Chet Gardner (20 shared races)
- Frank Brisko (20 shared races)
- Mauri Rose (17 shared races)
Other drivers in Wilbur Shaw's debut race
List of teams Wilbur Shaw was a part of
Wilbur Shaw is connected with 18 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Empire State Motors.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duesenberg Bros | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Leon Duray | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| Ralph Hepburn | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Peter de Paolo | 25 | 29 | 1 |
| Boyle Valve | 5 | 11 | 1 |
| Fred Clemons | 4 | 19 | 1 |
| MA Yagle | 4 | 10 | 1 |
| Whippet | 9 | 7 | 1 |
| Empire State Motors | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Phil Pardee | 30 | 11 | 1 |
| Joe Marks | 28 | 2 | 1 |
| California Racers Inc | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| Gil Pirrung | 2 | 20 | 1 |
| Burd Piston Ring | 7 | 14 | 2 |
| Shaler | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| Boyle Racing Headquarters | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| W Wilbur Shaw | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Enzo Fiermonte | 9 | 24 | 1 |
List of all the cars Wilbur Shaw drove
Wilbur Shaw is linked with 23 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Maserati L8 c 3.0
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 3