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Robert Kay Ball[1] (August 26, 1925 – February 27, 1954) was an American racecar driver. [2] Early life. Ball's parents divorced when he was a year old. He was raised by his grandmother, who enrolled him in a military academy as a teenager in an attempt to take his mind off cars and motorcycles. [2] Racing career.
Racing career. Ball began racing with the Arizona Roadster Association, subsequently switching from roadsters to midgets. He won the Arizona State Midget Association (ASMA) championship in 1949 and 1950. He finished fifth in the 1951 Indianapolis 500 and 32nd in the 1952 Indianapolis 500.
Bobby Ball’s racing career was a blend of remarkable achievements and heart-wrenching setbacks. He made a significant impact in the Champ Car circuit, participating in 17 races over three years. His best finish was an impressive 8th in 1952.
The 1950 AMODC Midget Championship, Bobby Ball drove in the Indy 500 twice, finishing 5th in 1951. He sustained serious head injuries in a race in January 1952 and passed away 14 months later without regaining consciousness. Bobby Ball was born in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
Bobby Ball (born 26 Aug 1925 Phoenix, Arizona; died 27 Feb 1954 Phoenix, Arizona). Midget legend, 1949 and 1950 AMORC Champion. Died of his injuries, after a long period in a coma, after a crash at Gardena raceway in January 1953.
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Ball began racing with the Arizona Roadster Association, subsequently switching from roadsters to midgets. He won the Arizona State Midget Association (ASMA) championship in 1949 and 1950. He finished fifth in the 1951 Indianapolis 500 and 32nd in the 1952 Indianapolis 500 .
