Fred Wacker

Frederick G. Wacker Jr. (born 10 July 1918 and died 16 June 1998) was an American businessman and engineer who participated in six Formula One races between and with , starting half of the races. His best finish was 6th place at the 1953 Italian Grand Prix in the final race of his Formula One career.
Prior to entering Formula One, he was involved in a fatal accident at the 1952 Watkins Glen Grand Prix Course, which was a street course at the time. While avoiding a collision with fellow driver John Fitch, Wacker's car left the circuit, injuring ten spectators and killing a 7-year-old boy. The accident prompted the location to be moved to the current Watkins Glen International location.
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==Formula One Statistical Overview==
===Formula One Record===
Year	Entrant 	Team	Points	Pos.
 	Equipe Gordini	 	0 	NC
 	Equipe Gordini	 	0 	NC
===Career Statistics===
===Career Results===
==Notes==
Category:Drivers
Category:United States Drivers
Category:1918 births
Category:1998 deaths
Category:1953 Début Drivers
Category:Gordini Drivers
Category:Deceased Drivers