Born | Benton, Illinois, United States | July 3, 1914
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Died | May 30, 1953 Speedway, Indiana, U.S. | (aged 38)
Formula One World Championship career | |
Nationality | American |
Active years | 1951, 1953 |
Teams | Kurtis Kraft |
Entries | 2 |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 0 |
Career points | 0 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First entry | 1951 Indianapolis 500 |
Last entry | 1953 Indianapolis 500 |
Carl Scarborough (July 3, 1914 – May 30, 1953) was an American racecar driver. He died from heat exhaustion during the 1953 Indianapolis 500, a race in which several drivers experienced heat-related illness. The race was Scarborough's second entry in the Indianapolis 500. He had also been the national champion in both big car and midget car racing. After he died, race officials announced plans to inspect Indy 500 vehicles for suitable ventilation.