Richard “Red” Amick was an American racecar driver. He was born in Kansas City and later died in Crystal River.
Driver Bio
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Kansas City, Missouri, USA |
| Born | 19 January 1929 |
| Died | 16 May 1995 |
| First Grand Prix | 1959 Indianapolis 500 |
| Last Grand Prix | 1960 Indianapolis 500 |
| Current/Last Team | Privateer: Epperly |
Racing career
USAC Championship Car series
Amick competed in the USAC Championship Car series during the late 1950s. His active seasons ran from 1958 to 1960, during which he made five race starts.
While his time at the top level was relatively brief, Amick managed to achieve a top-ten finish, highlighting his competitiveness in a highly challenging era of American open-wheel racing.
Indianapolis 500
Amick took part in two editions of the Indianapolis 500. The 1959 Indianapolis 500 and 1960 Indianapolis 500.
His best result at the event came in 1960, when he finished 11th, just outside the top ten.
Although not among the most prominent names of his era, Red Amick represents the many dedicated drivers who competed in the fiercely competitive USAC Championship Car scene of the late 1950s. His participation in the Indianapolis 500 places him among the select group of drivers to have raced in one of motorsport’s most prestigious events.
Grand Prix Stats
| Race Entries | 2 |
| Race Starts | 2 |
| Did Not Start | 0 |
| Best Race Start | 22nd |
| Best Race Finish | 11th |
| Retirements | 1 |
| First-Lap Retirements | 0 |
| Not Classified | 0 |
| Disqualified | 0 |
| Did Not Qualify | 0 |
Qualifying
| Qualifying Sessions | 2 |
| Reached Q3 | 0 |
| Q2 Eliminations | 0 |
| Q1 Eliminations | 0 |
| Did Not Qualify | 0 |
