Firstname: Jim
Lastname: McElreath
Age: 89
Born on: 18-02-1928
Died on: 18-05-2017
Nationality:
Country of Birth: United States of America
Country of License: United States of America
Also known as:
Jim McElreath ✝
Jim McElreath was born on 18-02-1928 in United States of America and he passed away on 18-05-2017 . He is racing with a license from United States of America. Jim McElreath is the father of James McElreath. He competed in 472 races (#697 in the world) in 29 championships in 3 competitions. He has won 5 races (# 925 in the world) in his career.
The numbers...
Events
Participated in 193 events (Ranking: #697) and won 5 events (Ranking #925)
Triple Crown
- 1983 Indianapolis 500 won at 27-05-1984
Age
Won 1961 Trenton 100 at the age of 33 and won 1983 L.A. Times / Budweiser 500 at the age of 56
Career timeline:
Competed in:
| Year | Result | Team | Championship | Racing Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 58 (0 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 27-05-1979 - 22-06-1980) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1983 | Champ Car |
| 1983 | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 17-04-1983 - 14-08-1983) | Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) 1983 | Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) | |
| 1982 | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 22-03-1981 - 15-08-1982) | Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) 1982 | Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) | |
| 1981 | 6 (1174 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 27-05-1979 - 22-06-1980) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1981 | Champ Car |
| 1981 | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 22-06-1980 - 18-10-1981) | Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) 1981 | Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) | |
| 1981 | 6 (1174 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 22-06-1980 - 18-10-1981) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1981 | Champ Car |
| 1981 | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 22-03-1981 - 15-08-1982) | Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) 1981 | Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) | |
| 1980 | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 27-05-1979 - 22-06-1980) | Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) 1980 | Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) | |
| 1980 | 45 (25 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 27-05-1979 - 22-06-1980) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1980 | Champ Car |
| 1980 | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 22-06-1980 - 18-10-1981) | Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) 1980 | Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) | |
| 1979 | 6 (975 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 25-03-1979 - 29-07-1979) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1979 | Champ Car |
| 1979 | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 27-05-1979 - 22-06-1980) | Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) 1979 | Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) | |
| 1978 | 19 (573 Pts) | Jim McElreath (Employed between: 15-04-1978 - 23-04-1978) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1978 | Champ Car |
| 1978 | 19 (573 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 28-05-1978 - 28-10-1978) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1978 | Champ Car |
| 1977 | 22 (530 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 29-05-1977 - 17-09-1977) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1977 | Champ Car |
| 1976 | 36 (45 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 14-03-1976 - 14-03-1976) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1976 | Champ Car |
| 1975 | 32 (90 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 09-03-1975 - 06-04-1975) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1975 | Champ Car |
| 1975 | 32 (90 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 09-11-1975 - 09-11-1975) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1975 | Champ Car |
| 1974 | 14 (700 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 30-05-1973 - 30-06-1974) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1974 | Champ Car |
| 1974 | 14 (700 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 02-11-1974 - 02-11-1974) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1974 | Champ Car |
| 1973 | 19 (650 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 30-05-1973 - 30-06-1974) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1973 | Champ Car |
| 1972 | 39 (45 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 04-06-1972 - 04-06-1972) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1972 | Champ Car |
| 1971 | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 24-09-1961 - 22-11-1964) | Nascar Cup Series 1971 | Stock Car | |
| 1971 | 21 (370 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 03-07-1971 - 23-10-1971) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1971 | Champ Car |
| 1970 | 3 (2060 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 28-03-1970 - 21-11-1970) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1970 | Champ Car |
| 1970 | 3 (2060 Pts) | Jim McElreath (Employed between: 22-08-1970 - 19-09-1970) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1970 | Champ Car |
| 1969 | 25 (400 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 30-05-1969 - 15-11-1969) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1969 | Champ Car |
| 1969 | 25 (400 Pts) | Jim McElreath (Employed between: 01-09-1969 - 28-09-1969) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1969 | Champ Car |
| 1968 | 23 (690 Pts) | Jim Greer (Employed between: 30-05-1968 - 30-05-1968) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1968 | Champ Car |
| 1968 | 23 (690 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 07-07-1968 - 01-12-1968) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1968 | Champ Car |
| 1967 | 7 (1750 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 09-04-1967 - 19-11-1967) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1967 | Champ Car |
| 1966 | 2 (2430 Pts) | John Zink (Employed between: 25-04-1965 - 20-11-1966) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1966 | Champ Car |
| 1966 | 2 (2430 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 30-05-1966 - 30-05-1966) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1966 | Champ Car |
| 1965 | 3 (2035 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 28-03-1965 - 20-06-1965) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1965 | Champ Car |
| 1965 | 3 (2035 Pts) | John Zink (Employed between: 25-04-1965 - 20-11-1966) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1965 | Champ Car |
| 1964 | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 24-09-1961 - 22-11-1964) | Nascar Cup Series 1964 | Stock Car | |
| 1964 | 18 (320 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 24-09-1961 - 22-11-1964) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1964 | Champ Car |
| 1963 | 3 (1655 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 24-09-1961 - 22-11-1964) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1963 | Champ Car |
| 1962 | 8 (1210 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 24-09-1961 - 22-11-1964) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1962 | Champ Car |
| 1962 | 8 (1210 Pts) | Ollie Prather (Employed between: 08-04-1962 - 10-06-1962) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1962 | Champ Car |
| 1962 | 8 (1210 Pts) | Bill Forbes (Employed between: 01-07-1962 - 28-10-1962) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1962 | Champ Car |
| 1961 | 18 (290 Pts) | Lindsey Hopkins (Employed between: 16-09-1961 - 16-09-1961) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1961 | Champ Car |
| 1961 | 18 (290 Pts) | Privateer - United States of America (Employed between: 24-09-1961 - 22-11-1964) | USAC Gold Crown Series 1961 | Champ Car |
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