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Red Amick

1929 – 1995

Racecar driver

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About Red Amick

Lived 1929 – 1995 (aged 66). Red Amick was an American formula One driver and engineer.

Richard "Red" Amick (January 19, 1929 – May 16, 1995) was an American racecar driver.

Career Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Amick died in Crystal River, Florida. He drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1958-1960 seasons with five starts, including the 1959 and 1960 Indianapolis 500 races. He finished in the top-ten once, with his best Indy finish in 11th in 1960.

Racing record Complete USAC Championship Car results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Rank Points Ref 1958 George Walther TREDNQ INDY MIL LAN ATL SPR MIL DUQ SYR ISF TRE SAC PHX NC 0 1959 Leroy Foutch DAY TRE INDY31 MILDNQ DUQ SYR ISF TRE SAC PHX NC 0 Chapman MILDNQ LAN SPR 1960 Howard Iddings TREDNQ MILDNQ LAN17 SPR MIL DUQ SYR ISF TRE SAC PHX 31st 100 Len Faas INDY11 1963 Mitch Gallas TRE INDY MIL LAN TRE SPR MIL DUQ ISF TREDNQ SAC PHX NC 0

Indianapolis 500 results

Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 WDC Points 1959 Wheeler-Foutch Kurtis Kraft 500C Offenhauser L4 MON 500 NED FRA GBR GER POR ITA USA NC 0 1960 King O'Lawn/Leonard Faas Epperly Indy Roadster Offenhauser L4 ARG MON 500 NED BEL FRA GBR POR ITA USA NC 0

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Red Amick?

racecar driver

When was Red Amick born?

Red Amick was born on 19 January 1929 in Kansas City.

When did Red Amick die?

Red Amick died on 16 May 1995 in Crystal River.

What was Red Amick's occupation?

Red Amick was a formula One driver and engineer.

What nationality was Red Amick?

Red Amick was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Red Amick

· Wikidata: Q173439

· DBpedia: Red Amick

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