About Jim Packard
Lived 1931 – 1960 (aged 29). Jim Packard was an American formula One driver, engineer and racing driver.
James Russell Packard Jr. (September 23, 1931 – October 1, 1960) was a racing driver from Hendersonville, North Carolina who competed in the USAC Championship Car series. He made 22 starts and registered a single win in August 1960 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack, however he was killed in an accident during a midget race in Fairfield, Illinois on October 1 of that year. He attempted to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 in 1959 and 1960, but wrecked his car in practice in 1959 and failed to make the field the following year.
Complete USAC Championship Car results Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Pos Points 1958 TRE INDY MIL LAN ATL SPR14 MILDNQ DUQ12 SYRDNQ ISF12 TREDNQ SAC7 PHXDNQ 29th 80 1959 DAY10 TRE11 INDYDNQ MIL14 LAN11 SPR13 MIL20 DUQDNQ SYR15 ISF18 TRE21 SAC8 PHXDNQ 37th 120 1960 TRE6 INDYDNQ MILDNQ LAN2 SPR1 MIL6 DUQ5 SYR13 ISF18 TRE20 SAC PHX 10th 700
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Packard?
American racing driver (1931–1960)
When was Jim Packard born?
Jim Packard was born on 23 September 1931.
When did Jim Packard die?
Jim Packard died on 1 October 1960.
What was Jim Packard's occupation?
Jim Packard was a formula One driver, engineer and racing driver.
What nationality was Jim Packard?
Jim Packard was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Packard. https://biography.guide/jim-packard/
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