Ronald 'Mack' Hellings (September 14, 1915 – November 11, 1951) was an American racecar driver from Fort Dodge, Iowa. He died in a plane crash in Kern County, California in 1951.[1]

Mack Hellings
Hellings, circa 1951
Born(1915-09-14)September 14, 1915
DiedNovember 11, 1951(1951-11-11) (aged 36)
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityUnited States American
Active years19501951
TeamsKurtis Kraft, Diedt
Entries2
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1950 Indianapolis 500
Last entry1951 Indianapolis 500

Indy 500 results

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Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1948 35 21 127.968 6 5 200 0 Running
1949 8 14 128.260 11 16 172 0 Valve
1950 15 26 130.687 20 13 132 0 Flagged
1951 19 23 132.925 22 31 18 0 Piston
Totals 522 0
Starts 4
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 1
Top 10 1
Retired 2

World Championship career summary

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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. Mack Hellings participated in 2 World Championship races, with a best finish of thirteenth.

References

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  1. ^ Masek, Mark. "Grave Spotlight - Ronald "Mack" Hellings". www.cemeteryguide.com. Retrieved 30 March 2013.