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{{short description|American racing driver (1918–1998)}} | {{short description|American racing driver (1918–1998)}} | ||
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{{Infobox F1 driver| | {{Infobox F1 driver| | ||
name = Fred Wacker | | name = Fred Wacker | | ||
nationality = {{flagicon|USA}} American | | nationality = {{flagicon|USA}} American | | ||
birth_date = {{birth date|1918|7|10}} | | birth_date = {{birth date|1918|7|10}} | | ||
birth_place = [[Chicago, Illinois]] | | birth_place = [[Chicago, Illinois]], U.S. | | ||
death_date = {{death date and age|1998|6|16|1918|7|10}} | | death_date = {{death date and age|1998|6|16|1918|7|10}} | | ||
death_place = [[Lake Bluff, Illinois]] | | death_place = [[Lake Bluff, Illinois]], U.S. | | ||
Years = {{F1|1953}}–{{F1|1954}} | | Years = {{F1|1953}}–{{F1|1954}} | | ||
Team(s) = [[Gordini]] | | Team(s) = [[Gordini]] | | ||
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'''Frederick G. Wacker Jr.''' (July 10, 1918 [[Chicago]] – June 16, 1998) was an engineer and former president of two large Chicago companies. He was also a prominent Chicago [[socialite]], a jazz musician, and a [[racing driver]]. He participated in five [[Formula One]] World Championship races, debuting on June 21, 1953. He scored no championship points. He also participated in several non-Championship Formula One races. | '''Frederick G. Wacker Jr.''' (July 10, 1918 [[Chicago]] – June 16, 1998) was an engineer and former president of two large Chicago companies. He was also a prominent Chicago [[socialite]], a jazz musician, and a [[racing driver]]. He participated in five [[Formula One]] World Championship races, debuting on June 21, 1953. He scored no championship points. He also participated in several non-Championship Formula One races. | ||
Wacker was the grandson of [[Charles H. Wacker]], the first chairman of the [[Chicago Plan Commission]] and the man for whom [[Wacker Drive]] in Chicago is named. He attended [[Hotchkiss School|The Hotchkiss School]] and [[Yale University]]. He worked with [[ACDelco|AC Spark Plug]] before enlisting in the [[United States Navy]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Cohen|first=Jodi S.|title=Executive, Socialite Frederick Wacker|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/1998/06/19/executive-socialite-frederick-wacker/|access-date=15 May 2014|newspaper=Chicago Tribune|date=19 June 1998}}</ref> | Wacker was the grandson of [[Charles H. Wacker]], who was the first chairman of the [[Chicago Plan Commission]] and the man for whom [[Wacker Drive]] in Chicago is named. He attended [[Hotchkiss School|The Hotchkiss School]] and [[Yale University]]. He worked with [[ACDelco|AC Spark Plug]] before enlisting in the [[United States Navy]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Cohen|first=Jodi S.|title=Executive, Socialite Frederick Wacker|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/1998/06/19/executive-socialite-frederick-wacker/|access-date=15 May 2014|newspaper=Chicago Tribune|date=19 June 1998}}</ref> | ||
Wacker was involved in a fatal accident during the second lap of the 1952 [[Watkins Glen Grand Prix Course, 1948–1952|Watkins Glen Grand Prix]], which at the time was a street course. While preparing for a right hand turn, his [[Allard J2 (original)|Allard J2]] came dangerously close to a Cunningham driven by [[John Fitch (racing driver)|John Fitch]], and both drivers swerved to avoid a collision. The back end of the Allard came out slightly to the left and closer to a throng of spectators sitting on the curb along the side of the course. Ten people were injured and a | Wacker was involved in a fatal accident during the second lap of the 1952 [[Watkins Glen Grand Prix Course, 1948–1952|Watkins Glen Grand Prix]], which at the time was a street course. While preparing for a right hand turn, his [[Allard J2 (original)|Allard J2]] came dangerously close to a Cunningham driven by [[John Fitch (racing driver)|John Fitch]], and both drivers swerved to avoid a collision. The back end of the Allard came out slightly to the left and closer to a throng of spectators sitting on the curb along the side of the course. Ten people were injured and a seven-year-old boy was killed. The tragedy caused the end of street racing at the Glen and elsewhere in the United States.<ref>{{cite book |last=Defechereux |first=Philippe|title= Watkins Glen 1948-1952: The Definitive Illustrated History|year=1998 |publisher=Beeman Jorgensen |isbn=0-929758-17-X }}</ref> | ||
== Complete World Championship results == | == Complete World Championship results == | ||
Latest revision as of 04:35, 18 December 2025
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Frederick G. Wacker Jr. (July 10, 1918 Chicago – June 16, 1998) was an engineer and former president of two large Chicago companies. He was also a prominent Chicago socialite, a jazz musician, and a racing driver. He participated in five Formula One World Championship races, debuting on June 21, 1953. He scored no championship points. He also participated in several non-Championship Formula One races.
Wacker was the grandson of Charles H. Wacker, who was the first chairman of the Chicago Plan Commission and the man for whom Wacker Drive in Chicago is named. He attended The Hotchkiss School and Yale University. He worked with AC Spark Plug before enlisting in the United States Navy.[1]
Wacker was involved in a fatal accident during the second lap of the 1952 Watkins Glen Grand Prix, which at the time was a street course. While preparing for a right hand turn, his Allard J2 came dangerously close to a Cunningham driven by John Fitch, and both drivers swerved to avoid a collision. The back end of the Allard came out slightly to the left and closer to a throng of spectators sitting on the curb along the side of the course. Ten people were injured and a seven-year-old boy was killed. The tragedy caused the end of street racing at the Glen and elsewhere in the United States.[2]
Complete World Championship results
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| Year | Entrant | Chassis | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Equipe Gordini | Gordini Type 16 | Gordini Straight-6 | ARG | 500 | NED DNSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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FRA | GBR | GER | SUI DNSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
ITA | NC | 0 |
| 1954 | Equipe Gordini | Gordini Type 16 | Gordini Straight-6 | ARG | 500 | BEL | FRA | GBR | GER | SUI RetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
ITA 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
ESP DNA |
NC | 0 |
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