Bobby Grim, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Bobby Grim

American racing driver

Date of Birth: 04-Sep-1924

Date of Death: 14-Jun-1995

Profession: engineer, racing driver, Formula One driver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Robert "Bobby" Grim (September 4, 1924 – June 14, 1995) was an American racecar driver. Born in Coal City, Indiana, Grim died of cancer in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1958-1969 seasons with 66 starts, including the Indianapolis 500 races each year from 1959-1968 except 1965.
He finished in the top ten 30 times, with his one victory coming in 1960 at Syracuse.
He won the 1959 Indy Rookie of the Year, despite finishing in 26th position.
He was also the IMCA sprint car champion from 1955-1958 driving the famed "Black Deuce" Offy of Hector Honore.