James William Rigsby (June 6, 1923 – August 31, 1952) was an American

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from Spadry, Arkansas. He was killed in a crash during a sprint car race at

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Indy 500 results

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. Jim Rigsby participated in 1 World Championship race but scored no World Championship points.

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1923 births 1952 deaths Indianapolis 500 drivers Racing drivers who died while racing Sports deaths in Ohio Racing drivers from Arkansas AAA Championship Car drivers 20th-century American sportsmen People from Johnson County, Arkansas {{US-autoracing-bio-stub