This article is about the American auto racer. For the American judge, see Floyd H. Roberts.
Floyd Roberts
Roberts, circa 1934
Born
Floyd Marion Roberts (1900-02-12)February 12, 1900 Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S.
Died
May 30, 1939(1939-05-30) (aged 39) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Championship titles
AAA Championship Car (1938) Major victories Indianapolis 500 (1938)
Champ Car career
8 races run over 5 years
Best finish
1st (1938)
First race
1935 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last race
1939 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
First win
1938 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Wins
Podiums
Poles
1
3
2
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