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Len Duncan (July 25, 1911 Brooklyn, New York – August 1, 1998 Lansdale, Pennsylvania) was an American race car driver. Duncan raced midget cars in seven decades from 1920s until the 1980s. During World War II, received the honor of being assigned as President Harry S. Truman's driver during one of his visits to England. Mario Andretti credits Duncan with having a great influence on his professional life. Andretti raced against Duncan in the American Racing Drivers Club (ARDC) series in 1963.

Midget car career

Duncan began racing in 1928. Duncan was the AAA Eastern Midget Champion. Duncan won eight American Racing Drivers Club (ARDC) championships during the thirteen years between 1955 and 1967.

Career award

  • He was inducted in the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 1991.
  • Indy 500 results

    Complete Formula One World Championship results

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    Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WDC Points 1953 Caccia Motors Schroeder Offenhauser L4 ARG 500
    DNQ NED BEL FRA GBR GER SUI ITA NC 0 1954 Ray Brady Schroeder Offenhauser L4 ARG 500
    31 * BEL FRA GBR GER SUI ITA ESP NC 0 1955 Ray Brady Kurtis Kraft 4000 Offenhauser L4 ARG MON 500
    DNQ BEL NED GBR ITA NC 0 1956 Ray Brady Kurtis Kraft 4000 Offenhauser L4 ARG MON 500
    DNQ BEL FRA GBR GER ITA NC 0
    * Indicates shared drive with George Fonder

    Original Wikipedia article last retrieved on 15 March 2024.