Dick Rathmann

Dick Rathmann (born 6 January 1924 and died 1 February 2000) was an American racecar driver who participated in multiple Indianapolis 500 races between 1950 and 1964. His performances in and between and were counted towards the Formula One championship, including the two points he scored at the 1956 Indianapolis 500.
He qualified for pole position in the 1958 Indianapolis 500, but was involved in an accident involving 15 cars on the opening lap that took the life of Pat O'Connor. Rathmann became the first Indianapolis 500 pole sitter to complete no laps in the race.
Dick Rathmann (born James Rathmann) is the older brother of 1960 Indianapolis 500 winner Jim Rathmann (born Royal Richard Rathmann). In 1946, he switched names and ID with his younger brother to allow him to race while he was underage. While the change was supposed to be temporary, neither changed back to their original name.
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==Formula One Statistical Overview==
===Formula One Record===
Year	Entrant 	Team	Points	Pos.
 	City of Glendale/A.J. Watson	 	0 	NC
 	McNamara/Kalamazoo Sports 	 	2 	19th
 	Sumar/Chapman Root 	 	0 	NC
 	McNamara/Kalamazoo Sports 	 	0 	NC
 	McNamara/Kalamazoo Sports 	 	0 	NC
 	Jim Robbins 	 	0 	NC
===Career Statistics===
===Career Results===
==Notes==
Category:Drivers
Category:United States Drivers
Category:Indianapolis 500-only Drivers
Category:1924 births
Category:2000 deaths
Category:1950 Début Drivers
Category:Watson Drivers
Category:Kurtis Kraft Drivers
Category:Lesovsky Drivers
Category:Deceased Drivers