Jim McElreath

Jimmie Earl McElreath (February 18, 1928 – May 18, 2017) was an American open-wheel racing driver, known for competing in the USAC Championship car series. He won the inaugural California 500 in 1970, driving a spare car owned by A. J. Foyt.

Jim McElreath
BornJimmie Earl McElreath
(1928-02-18)February 18, 1928
Arlington, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 18, 2017(2017-05-18) (aged 89)
Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Championship titles
Major victories
California 500 (1970)
Champ Car career
181 races run over 24 years
Best finish2nd (1966)
First race1961 Hoosier Hundred (ISF)
Last race1983 Ted Horn Memorial (DuQuoin)
First win1965 Trenton 100 (Trenton)
Last win1970 California 500 (Ontario)
Wins Podiums Poles
5 22 2
NASCAR Cup Series career
4 races run over 2 years
First race1964 Daytona Qualifier #2 (Daytona)
Last race1971 Miller High Life 500 (Ontario)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0
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