Bob Veith

Bob Veith (November 1, 1924 – March 29, 2006)[1] was an American racecar driver.

Bob Veith

Born	Robert J. Veith (1924-11-01)November 1, 1924 Tulare, California, U.S.
Died	March 29, 2006(2006-03-29) (aged 81) Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality	American
Active years	1956–1960
Teams	Phillips, Kurtis Kraft, Moore, Meskowski
Entries	5
Championships	0
Wins	0
Podiums	0
Career points	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0
First entry	1956 Indianapolis 500
Last entry	1960 Indianapolis 500

Veith drove in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series, racing from 1955 to 1968 with 63 starts. He finished in the top ten 37 times, with a best finish of 2nd twice, both in 1958.

Veith suffered bruises and abrasions in a practice crash at Daytona International Speedway on March 29, 1959. He was saved by the roll bar when sliding upside down.[2] The accident was caused by the starter shaft, which had been left in the car.[3]

Veith qualified for his first Indianapolis 500 in 1956, finishing 7th that year to win the Rookie of the Year award. After another top 10 finish the next year, he qualified 4th in 1958 but was knocked out of the race in a first lap accident that killed Pat O'Connor. He competed in the 500 eight more times, with his last start coming in 1968.