Charles George Connor (August 16, 1906 – March 28, 2001) was an American

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. At the time of Connor's death, he was the final surviving driver to have participated in a pre-

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event.

World Drivers' Championship career

The

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/ USAC-sanctioned Indianapolis 500 was included in the FIA

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from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indianapolis during those years were credited with World Drivers' Championship participation, and were eligible to score WDC points alongside those which they may have scored towards the

/ USAC

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. Connor participated in three World Drivers' Championship races at Indianapolis. His best finish was eighth place, twice, and he scored no World Drivers' Championship points.

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

* In 14 Indianapolis starts, Connor drove without leading a lap. This ranks sixth on the all-time list.

AAA Championship Car results

* 1946 table only includes results of the six races run to "

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" specifications. Points total includes the 71 races run to " big car" specifications.

FIA World Drivers' Championship results

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References

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