Travis Webb
| Born | October 8, 1910 |
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| Died | January 27, 1990 (aged 79) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  American |
| Active years | 1950, 1952–1955 |
| Teams | Bromme, Maserati, Kurtis Kraft, Deidt |
| Entries | 5 (4 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1950 Indianapolis 500 |
| Last entry | 1955 Indianapolis 500 |
Travis Webb (October 8, 1910—January 27, 1990), nicknamed "Spider", was an American racecar driver from Joplin, Missouri. He died at the age of 79 in McMinnville, Oregon.[1]
He was known to his friends as "Webbie". In 1948 he surprised many when he won the middle west big car championship sanctioned by the American Automobile Association. He had a portable bar in the trunk of his car at all times and was known for his free spirit and his humor.[2][3]
Career award
- He was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1997.
Indianapolis 500 results
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World Championship career summary
The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Spider Webb participated in 4 World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.
References
- ^ "Travis Webb". Formula 1 Statistics. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
- ^ Reed, Terry (2005). Indy: The Race and Ritual of the Indianapolis 500. Potomac Books, Inc. ISBN 978-1-59797-391-5.
- ^ "Gallery: Indianapolis 500 in the 1940s". nwitimes.com. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
- ^ Spider Webb Indy 500 Race Stats
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