Wayne Weiler
Race car driver, Deceased Person
1934 – 2005
Who was Wayne Weiler?
Wayne Weiler was an American racecar driver.
Weiler started as a dirt track driver in Arizona in 1951. He drove in the USAC Championship Car series from 1958 to 1961 with 19 starts. He finished in the top ten 10 times, with his best finish in 3rd position, in 1960 at Phoenix.
Weiler competed in the Indianapolis 500 race in 1960 and 1961, with a best finish of 15th in 1961.
Weiler retired from USAC driving following a severe accident in a sprint car race in Terre Haute, Indiana on June 11, 1961. He remained active as an owner and manager in auto racing up until his death.
Weiler died at age 70 from a heart attack.
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- Born
- Dec 9, 1934
Phoenix - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Oct 13, 2005
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on July 23, 2013
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