Bill Cummings is a racing driver from United States.
Born 11th November 1906, dead 8th February 1939 at age 32.
Champion of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Winner of Indy 500.
The recorded standings include 4893 points.
First race: 1930 Langhorne 100
First win: 1930 Langhorne 100
Last win: 1934 Indianapolis 500
Last race: 1938 Syracuse 100
In Autosport World data, Bill Cummings's career covers the period from 1930 to 1938. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 6 race wins and 10 pole positions. The profile spans 2 championships or event groups. Bill Cummings 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 | 1930 - 1938 | Series | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 35 | Tracks | 11 |
| Wins | 6 | Podiums | 16 |
| Poles | 10 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 10 | Cars | 18 |
| Main championship | AAA National Motor Car Championship (37 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | MJ Boyle (8 starts) |
| Most visited track | Indianapolis (9 starts) |
The table below separates Bill Cummings 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 | 9 | 37 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| Indy 500 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Season rows show how Bill Cummings moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 650 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1931 | 191 | 10 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1932 | 430 | 5 | 1 | 3 | |
| 1933 | 240 | 7 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1934 | 681 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1935 | 630 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1936 | 120 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1937 | 444 | 7 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1938 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
Bill Cummings is linked with 11 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Indianapolis.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Altoona | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Syracuse | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Michigan Fairgrounds | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Langhorne | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Roby | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Oakland | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mines Field | 8 | 11 | 1 |
| St Paul | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Goshen | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| Roosevelt Raceway | 7 | 18 | 2 |
The wins list starts with 1930 Langhorne 100 and currently ends with 1934 Indianapolis 500, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Century Tire | Langhorne 100 |
| 1930 | Peter de Paolo | Syracuse 100 |
| 1932 | MJ Boyle | Oakland 150 |
| 1933 | MJ Boyle | Detroit 100 |
| 1933 | MJ Boyle | Syracuse 100 |
| 1934 | HC Henning | Indianapolis 500 |
These links add context around Bill Cummings: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Bill Cummings is connected with 10 teams. The most frequent team in the results is MJ Boyle.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter de Paolo | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| HC Henning | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Henry W Maley | 17 | 4 | 1 |
| Century Tire | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| BL Schneider | 19 | 12 | 1 |
| MJ Boyle | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Empire State Gas Motors | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Lou Moore | 7 | 18 | 1 |
| Boyle Racing Headquarters | 7 | 11 | 5 |
| Loop Cafe | 8 | 3 | 1 |
Bill Cummings is linked with 18 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.