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'Bobby Ball' (26 August 1925 Phoenix, Arizona – 27 February 1954 Phoenix, Arizona) was an American racecar driver.
He won the AAA Championship race at San Jose in November 1952. On January 4 1953, he was involved in an accident at Carrell Speedway which left him with terrible head injuries. He remained in a coma and died 14 months later.

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Indy 500 results

World Championship career summary

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Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired 1951 52 29 134.098 9 5 200 0 Running 1952 55 17 134.725 23 32 34 0 Gear case 'Totals' 234 0

Starts 2 Poles 0 Front Row 0 Wins 0 Top 5 1 Top 10 1 Retired 1

World Championship career summary

The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Bobby Ball participated in 2 World Championship races. He started on the pole 0 times, won 0 races, set 0 fastest laps, and finished on the podium 0 times. He accumlated a total of 2 championship points.

External link

★ Bobby Ball at Find-A-Grave