Bob Gregg was an American racing driver who had an enduring love of midget car racing. A dominant force on the U.S. short-track scene, Gregg’s name became synonymous with consistency and championship-calibre driving long before the big ovals of Indianapolis came calling.
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 March 1920 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Died | 17 October 2002 (aged 82) Vancouver, Washington, United States |
He kicked off his racing career in 1939, jumping straight into the world of midget cars—a discipline that demanded sharp reflexes and fearlessness in equal measure. Remarkably, in his debut season, he captured the B-Class Championship, setting the tone for a career that would span more than two and a half decades.
Throughout the years that followed, Gregg carved out a reputation as one of the most accomplished drivers in grassroots American racing. By the time he hung up his helmet in 1965, he had notched up over 20 championships across midget and sprint car categories—a record that spoke to both his skill and staying power.
In 1950, Gregg aimed to make the leap to the pinnacle of American motorsport, entering a Kurtis Kraft machine in a bid to qualify for the 1950 Indianapolis 500. Though he ultimately missed the cut for the race, the attempt highlighted his ambition to test himself against the very best.
Racing was a family affair for the Greggs. His son, Mike Gregg, followed in his father’s footsteps, going on to enjoy success of his own in midget car racing.
Bob Gregg Formula One World Championship career
| F1 Career | 1950 |
|---|---|
| Teams | Kurtis Kraft |
| Entries | 1 (0 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1950 Indianapolis 500 |
| Last entry | 1950 Indianapolis 500 |
Bob Gregg Complete Formula One Results
| Year | Entrant | Team | WDC Points | WDC Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Esmeralda / Leo Dobry | Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser | 0 | NC |
