Jim McWithey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jim McWithey

American racing driver

Date of Birth: 04-Jul-1927

Place of Birth: Indiana, United States

Date of Death: 01-Feb-2009

Profession: engineer, racing driver, Formula One driver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Jim McWithey (July 4, 1927 – February 1, 2009) was an American racecar driver.
He was born in Grammer, Indiana. McWithey raced in the USAC Championship Car series in the 1956, 1957, 1959 and 1960 seasons, with 20 career starts, including the 1959 and 1960 Indianapolis 500 races.
He finished in the top ten 9 times, with his best finish in 3rd position in 1960 at Trenton.
His best season was 1959, when he placed fourth three times and also won dirt track sprint car features at Terre Haute, and Williams Grove.
He died in February 2009 in Gainesville, Georgia, aged 81.