Len Duncan (25 July 1911 – 1 August 1998) was one of America’s top midget racing drivers, enjoying an extraordinary career that spanned seven decades. From his first races in the late 1920s through to appearances in the 1980s, Duncan became a fixture of the sport.
Driver Bio
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Born | 25 July 1911 |
| Died | 1 August 1998 |
| First Grand Prix | 1953 Indianapolis 500 |
| Last Grand Prix | 1954 Indianapolis 500 |
| Years Active | 1953–1956 |
| Current/Last Team | Schroeder |
Duncan began racing in 1928 and quickly established himself as one of the leading competitors on the American midget racing scene. He claimed the AAA Eastern Midget Championship before embarking on a remarkable run with the American Racing Drivers Club (ARDC), winning eight championships during the 13-year period between 1955 and 1967.
Away from the track, Duncan served during the Second World War and was given the honour of acting as President Harry S. Truman’s driver during one of the President’s visits to England. His influence also extended to future generations, with Mario Andretti crediting Duncan as a major inspiration in his own professional career. The pair even competed against one another in the ARDC series in 1963.
Duncan’s immense contribution to American motorsport was formally recognised in 1991 when he was inducted into the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame.
Grand Prix Stats
| Race Entries | 1 |
| Race Starts | 1 |
| Did Not Start | 0 |
| Best Race Start | 26th |
| Best Race Finish | 31st |
| Retirements | 0 |
| First-Lap Retirements | 0 |
| Not Classified | 0 |
| Disqualified | 0 |
| Did Not Qualify | 3 |
Qualifying
| Qualifying Sessions | – |
| Reached Q3 | 0 |
| Q2 Eliminations | 0 |
| Q1 Eliminations | 0 |
| Did Not Qualify | 3 |
