Floyd Trevis of Youngstown, Ohio, was an American racing car designer and builder whose craftsmanship helped shape an important chapter in American motorsport history. Best known for his work with sprint cars, Trevis earned a reputation for creating fast, competitive machines that carried numerous drivers to success.
| Nationality | American |
| Years Active | 1951–1953, 1955, 1960 |
| First Race | 1951 Indianapolis 500 |
| Last Race | 1960 Indianapolis 500 |
| Race Entries | 4 |
| Race Starts | 4 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 0 |
| Points | 0 |
| Constructors’ Championships | 0 |
| Drivers’ Championships | 0 |
| Best Start | 7th |
| Best Finish | 6th |
| Did Not Start | 0 |
| Did Not Qualify | 0 |
| Retirements | 2 |
Trevis-built cars appeared at some of the highest levels of competition, including FIA World Championship events through the Indianapolis 500, as well as the USAC racing scene. His creations competed from 1951 through 1961, demonstrating the strength and quality of his engineering during a highly competitive era of American open-wheel racing.
Away from the biggest stages, Trevis became especially respected in the world of sprint car racing. His cars were trusted by many top competitors and helped a great number of champions achieve success, proving that his designs had the speed and durability needed to win.
Among his most famous creations was the legendary 1971 sprint car known as “Old Blue”. Carrying the number 29, the car became one of Trevis’ greatest success stories, recording an incredible 146 feature victories and securing its place as one of the most accomplished sprint cars of its time.
Through his innovation, attention to detail and ability to build race-winning machinery, Floyd Trevis left a lasting legacy as one of the influential figures behind the scenes of American motorsport.
World Championship Indy 500 results
| Season | Driver | Grid | Classification | Points | Note | Race Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Bill Vukovich | 20 | Ret | Oil Leak | Report | |
| 1952 | Eddie Johnson | 24 | 16 | Report | ||
| 1955 | Eddie Johnson | 32 | 13 | Report | ||
| Shorty Templeman | 31 | Ret | Transmission | |||
| 1960 | Eddie Johnson | 7 | 6 | 1 | Report | |
| Bud Tingelstad | 28 | 9 |
