Andy Linden (racing driver)
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Born | April 5, 1922 |
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Died | February 11, 1987 | (aged 64)
Formula One World Championship career | |
Nationality | American |
Active years | 1950–1957 |
Teams | Sherman, Kurtis Kraft, Bromme, Stevens, Schroeder, Nichels |
Entries | 8 (7 starts) |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 0 |
Career points | 5 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First entry | 1950 Indianapolis 500 |
Last entry | 1957 Indianapolis 500 |
Andrew Logan "Andy" Linden (April 5, 1922 – February 11, 1987) was an American racecar driver.
Early life and military service
Linden was born on April 5, 1922 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. He served in the United States Navy and the National Guard.[1][2]
Career
He raced with great success until a 1957 crash caused a piece of metal to break his helmet, causing career ending brain damage.[3][4] He is also technically a former Formula One World Championship driver, as the Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960, meaning that drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Linden thus participated in 7 World Championship races, accumulating a total of 5 championship points.
He died in Harbor City, California on February 11, 1987 and is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood.[5]
Indy 500 results
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References
- ^ "Death Notices: Linden, Andy L.", Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, February 12, 1987, Part II (Metro Section), page 4. (subscription required)
- ^ "Who's Who of Racing Will Gun Midgets Here Sunday", The Terre Haute Star, Terre Haute, Indiana, volume 108, number 213, October 5, 1957, page 10. (subscription required)
- ^ Where Are They Now? – Andy Linden
- ^ "Andy Linden Critically Injured In Auto Race", Messenger and Inquirer, Owensboro, Kentucky, number 309, November 5, 1957, page 14. (subscription required)
- ^ State of California Death Certificate