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Lee Wallard

Lee Wallard
Formula One World Championship careerActive years1950–1951, 1954TeamsMoore, Kurtis KraftEntries3 (2 starts)Championships0Wins1Podiums1Career points9Pole positions0Fastest laps1First entry1950 Indianapolis 500First win1951 Indianapolis 500Last entry1954 Indianapolis 500

Leland "Lee" Wallard (September 8, 1911 or September 7, 1910 or September 10, 1910 – November 28, 1963 or November 29, 1963) was an American racing driver. After a slow start to his career, the unheralded Wallard scored a "Cinderella" victory, authoring a dominating performance in the 1951 Indianapolis 500. Days later, Wallard's career ended as he suffered severe burns when his car caught fire during a promotional event.