USAC in the 1961 season. Full information
6th season of the USAC proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 9th April to 29th October in 1961, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of USAC!
Beginners of the season: Norman Hall , Bobby Marshman , Ronnie Duman , Red Riegel , Allen Crowe , Jim McElreath , Bob Mathouser
List of races and tracks in the 1961 season
| Race | Winner | Track | Race Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1961 Trenton Indycars |
Eddie Sachs
Kuzma D, #12 |
Trenton | 9th April 1961 |
|
1961 Indianapolis 500 |
AJ Foyt jr
Watson ? 1961, #1 |
Indianapolis | 30th May 1961 |
|
1961 Milwaukee Indycars Race 1 |
Rodger Ward
Watson ?? 1961, #2 |
Milwaukee | 4th June 1961 |
|
1961 Langhorne Indycars |
AJ Foyt jr
Meskowski ? 1961, #1 |
Langhorne | 18th June 1961 |
|
1961 Milwaukee Indycars Race 2 |
Lloyd Ruby
Watson ?? 1958, #52 |
Milwaukee | 20th August 1961 |
|
1961 Springfield Indycars |
Jim Hurtubise
Kuzma D, #56 |
Springfield | 21st August 1961 |
|
1961 Du Quoin Indycars |
AJ Foyt jr
Meskowski ? 1961, #1 |
Du Quoin | 4th September 1961 |
|
1961 Syracuse Indycars |
Rodger Ward
Watson D, #2 |
Syracuse | 9th September 1961 |
|
1961 Indiana State Fair Indycars |
AJ Foyt jr
Meskowski ? 1961, #1 |
Indiana State Fair | 16th September 1961 |
|
1961 Sacramento Indycars |
Rodger Ward
Watson D, #2 |
Sacramento | 29th October 1961 |
Drivers championship 1961
List of all drivers for the 1961 season
| Name | Points |
|---|---|
| AJ Foyt jr | 2150 |
| Eddie Sachs | 1760 |
| Rodger Ward | 1680 |
| Shorty Templeman | 1190 |
| Al Keller | 1000 |
| Jim Hurtubise | 939 |
| Len Sutton | 860 |
| Bobby Marshman | 769 |
| Dick Rathmann | 750 |
| Parnelli Jones | 750 |
| Lloyd Ruby | 670 |
| Don Branson | 530 |
| Elmer George | 470 |
| Chuck Stevenson | 400 |
| Roger McCluskey | 370 |
| AJ Shepherd | 360 |
| Chuck Hulse | 302 |
| Jim McElreath | 290 |
| Cotton Farmer | 260 |
| Jack Brabham | 200 |
| Johnny Boyd | 160 |
| Norman Hall | 150 |
| Troy Ruttman | 140 |
| Don Davis | 140 |
| Ronnie Duman | 128 |
| Bob Christie | 110 |
| Gene Hartley | 100 |
| Ralph Liguori | 60 |
| Len Duncan | 60 |
| Red Riegel | 60 |
| Jiggs Peters | 50 |
| Danny Jones | 40 |
| Allen Crowe | 40 |
| Don Freeland | 40 |
| Bob Cleberg | 30 |
| Wayne Weiler | 30 |
| Bruce Jacobi | 30 |
| Rex Easton | 22 |
| Bud Tingelstad | 20 |
| Eddie Johnson | 20 |
| Bob Mathouser | 20 |
| Jack Turner | 10 |
| Dempsey Wilson | 10 |
List of all cars in the 1961 season
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Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
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Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
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Offenhauser L4 4.5
Climax
Offenhauser
Offenhauser L4 4.5
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Offenhauser L4 4.5
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Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser
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Offenhauser
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser
Offenhauser
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Chrysler
Offenhauser SC
Offenhauser L4 4.5
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Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
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