Jim McWithey (July 4, 1927 – February 1, 2009) was an American racecar driver. He was born in Grammer,

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. McWithey raced in the USAC

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series in the 1956, 1957, 1959 and 1960 seasons, with 20 career starts, including the 1959 and 1960

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races. He finished in the top ten 9 times, with his best finish in 3rd position in 1960 at Trenton. His best season was 1959, when he placed fourth three times and also won dirt track sprint car features at

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, and Williams Grove. He died in February 2009 in Gainesville,

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, aged 81.

Indy 500 results

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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References

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