Jimmy Jackson

James Merriman Jackson (25 July 1910 – 25 November 1984) was an American racing driver whose career crossed into Formula One history through the Indianapolis 500. From 1950 to 1960, the AAA/USAC-sanctioned Indy 500 formed part of the FIA World Drivers’ Championship, meaning drivers who raced there were also officially credited with World Championship appearances and could score points in both the World Drivers’ Championship and the AAA/USAC National Championship.

Driver Bio

Nationality	American
Birthplace	Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Born	25 July 1910
Died	24 November 1984
First Grand Prix	1950 Indianapolis 500
Last Grand Prix	1954 Indianapolis 500
Years Active	1950, 1952, 1954
Current/Last Team	Kurtis Kraft

Jackson made two World Drivers’ Championship starts from three entries at Indianapolis during that period. His best result was 15th place, and although he did not score any World Championship points, his appearances placed him among the American racers connected to Formula One’s early championship era.

Grand Prix Stats

Race Entries	3
Race Starts	2
Did Not Start	0
Best Race Start	32nd
Best Race Finish	15th
Retirements	1
First-Lap Retirements	0
Not Classified	0
Disqualified	0
Did Not Qualify	1

Qualifying

Qualifying Sessions	3
Reached Q3	0
Q2 Eliminations	0
Q1 Eliminations	0
Did Not Qualify	1

Stats by Season

Year	Constructor	Entries	Starts	Wins	Podiums	Poles	Fastest Laps	Front Rows	DNF	Best Start	Best Result	Pts Finishes	Points	Championship
1950	Kurtis Kraft	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	32nd	29th	0	0	NC
1952	Kurtis Kraft	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	DNQ	DNQ	0	0	NC
1954	Kurtis Kraft	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	19th	15th	0	0	NC

Stats by Constructor

Constructor	Years	Entries	Starts	Wins	Podiums	Poles	Fastest Laps	Front Rows	DNF	Best Start	Best Result	Pts Finishes	Points
Kurtis Kraft	1950, 1952, 1954	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	32nd	15th	0	0