Jud Larson


Eugene Wesley Larson was an American racecar driver.
Larson drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1956-1959 and 1964-1965 seasons with 53 starts, including the 1958 and 1959 Indianapolis 500 races. He finished in the top ten 38 times, with 7 victories.
Larson died as a result of injuries sustained in a sprint car crash that also claimed the life of Red Riegel.

Complete AAA/USAC Championship Car results

Indianapolis 500 results

Starts2
Poles0
Front Row0
Wins0
Top 50
Top 101
Retired1

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. Jud Larson participated in 2 World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.

Awards

He was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1992.