Carl Scarborough

Carl Scarborough
Born(1914-07-03)July 3, 1914
Benton, Illinois, United States
DiedMay 30, 1953(1953-05-30) (aged 38)
Speedway, Indiana, U.S.
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityUnited States American
Active years1951, 1953
TeamsKurtis Kraft
Entries2
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1951 Indianapolis 500
Last entry1953 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.