Cory Witherill

Cory Witherill (born December 17, 1971) is an American race car driver from Los Angeles who competed in the Indy Racing League, Infiniti Pro Series, Indy Lights, and ARCA series. He made an incredible bump day run on a brand new engine to qualify for the 2001 Indianapolis 500, becoming the only full-blooded Native American to race in the Indy 500. He finished nineteenth. In 2002 and 2003, with the collapse of the IRL team he drove for, he went to the Infiniti Pro Series driving for Ron Hemelgarn Racing. In 2002, he had eight podium finishes and one win at Nashville Superspeedway. He attempted to become the first full-blooded Native American in NASCAR.

Personal life Witherill currently lives in Santa Monica, with his wife Jennifer Khasnabis (former reporter for MotorWeek TV). Their first child, Graham Liston Witherill, was born in September 2009. In late 2017, the couple announced they were separating, and subsequently filed for divorce.

Racing record

American open–wheel racing results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)

CART Indy Lights / Infiniti Pro Series

IndyCar Series (key) Year Team Chassis No. Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Rank Points Ref 2001 Indy Regency Racing G-Force 16 Oldsmobile PHX HMS ATL INDY TXS PPIR RIR KAN NSH KTY GTW CHI TXS 40th 19

Indianapolis 500 Year Chassis Engine Start Finish Team 2001 G-Force Oldsmobile 31 19 Indy Regency Racing