World Championship Career Summary
The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Bob Sweikert participated in 5 World Championship races. He won 1 race and accumulated a total of 8 championship points. He is tied with Pat Flaherty for the record of the driver with the fewest points to have won a race.
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