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Bobby Grim

Bobby Grim, Springfield, Illinois, 1962. Copyright Steve Longmire, 2011. Used with permission.

Bobby Grim, Springfield, Illinois, 1962. Copyright Steve Longmire, 2011. Used with permission.

Born:

04 Sep 1924
Coal City, Indiana

Died:

14 Jun 1995
Indianapolis, Indiana

Nationality:

United States

Grands Prix:

2 (1959-1960)

Indy 500s:

9 (1959-1969)

A former IMCA sprint-car champ, he died of cancer. Also well known as a gear specialist, who developed a turbo-charged car for Herb Porter. Bobby's gather owned a car dealership and his son learnt to drive cars at a very early age as a result. After serving in World War 2, Grim became an immensely successful sprint car driver, with over 175 wins. After racing, Grim worked as a USAC official. Grim married Frankie Lueptow's widow, and his step-daughter was married to Sheldon Kinser.

Biography last updated 28 Jul 2015