Bill Mackey (December 15, 1927 – July 29, 1951) was an American racecar driver. His name at birth was William Christopher Gretsinger, Jr.

Bill Mackey
BornWilliam Christopher Gretsinger, Jr.
(1927-12-15)December 15, 1927
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJuly 29, 1951(1951-07-29) (aged 23)
Winchester, Indiana, U.S.
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityUnited States American
Active years1951
TeamsStevens
Entries1
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1951 Indianapolis 500
Last entry1951 Indianapolis 500

Mackey was killed while attempting to qualify for an AAA sprint car race at Funk's Speedway in Winchester, Indiana on July 29, 1951, a day which became known as "Black Sunday".[1][2]

Indianapolis 500 results

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World Championship career summary

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The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championshipfrom 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Bill Mackey participated in 1 World Championship race but scored no World Championship points.

References

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  1. ^ "Three Indianapolis race drivers killed". Reading Eagle. July 30, 1951.
  2. ^ "Three ranking drivers killed in race crashes". The Milwaukee Journal. Associated Press. July 30, 1951.[permanent dead link]
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