Jim Hurtubise

James Hurtubise (born 5 December 1932 and died 6 January 1989) was an American racing driver who participated in the Indianapolis 500 from 1960 to 1981. The 1960 Indianapolis 500 counted towards the 1960 Formula One Season, although Hurtubise scored no points towards the Formula One championship.
He began racing in the USAC Championship Car series in 1959, ending the season with a win. The following season, he entered the Indianapolis 500, but failed to finish due to mechanical failure. Over the next couple of seasons, he earned a further three wins, also finishing on the podium on seven other occasions.
He was forced to sit out most of the 1964 season after suffering a crash in the fourth race of the season at the Milwaukee Mile. He sustained serious burns to his hands, which required doctors to fuse his remaining fingers together using pins and skin grafts. Despite his injuries, he returned the following year.
His performance declined upon his return and he was no longer participating in all of the races in the championship. By 1968, his involvement in the series was almost exclusively the Indianapolis 500, racing in only the occasional race. However, he frequently was unable to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, managing to start only the 1968, 1972 and 1974 events.
His final attempt to qualify was in 1981, after which he retired. He died on 6 January 1989 after suffering a heart attack at the age of 56.
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==Formula One Statistical Overview==
===Formula One Record===
Year	Entrant 	Team	Points	Pos.
 	Travelon Trailer / Ernest Ruiz	 	0 	NC
===Career Statistics===
===Career Results===
==Notes==
Category:Drivers
Category:Indianapolis 500-only Drivers
Category:United States Drivers
Category:1932 births
Category:1989 deaths
Category:1960 Début Drivers
Category:Christensen Drivers
Category:Deceased Drivers