Bob Cortner

Robert Charles "Bob" Cortner (born April 16, 1927 in Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, USA – died May 19, 1959 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, Indiana, USA) was a United States automobile racing driver. He was killed while attempting to qualify for his first Formula One race.
==Career==
===Before Formula One===
Cortner had a successful ten-year career in midget car racing. He was also the Bay Cities Racing Association outdoor champion.
===1958===
Cortner entered the , but failed the rookie orientation test and was not allowed to attempt to qualify.
===1959===
In , Cortner passed the rookie test for the Indianapolis 500, giving him the chance to take part in the 1959 Indianapolis 500.
====Death====
The track was windy during Cortner's qualifying attempt for the . On his attempt, Cortner's car was caught in a crosswind which sent the car to the infield. The car then shot across the track, plunging into the outer wall. Cortner struck his head off of the steering wheel and was transported to the hospital, where he later died of head injuries.
==Formula One Statistical Overview==
===Formula One Record===
Year	Entrant 	Team	WDC Points	WDC Pos.
 	McKay Bulldog 	 	0 	NC
 	Cornis Engineering	 	0 	NC
===Career Statistics===
===Career Results===
==Notes==
==External links==
* ChampCarStats profile
* Wikipedia article
Category:1927 births
Category:1959 deaths
Category:1958 Début Drivers
Category:F1 drivers killed while racing
Category:Indianapolis 500-only Drivers
Category:Kurtis Kraft Drivers
Category:Cornis Drivers
Category:United States Drivers
Category:Deceased Drivers