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Chuck Rodee was born on 8 September, 1927 in Indiana. He is a professional race car driver who has competed in the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500, and the 24 Hours of Daytona. He has won numerous championships and awards throughout his career, including the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year in 1956 and the USAC National Championship in 1959. Rodee began his racing career in the mid-1950s, competing in the USAC Stock Car Series. He quickly rose to prominence, winning the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award in 1956. He went on to win the USAC National Championship in 1959, and the USAC Stock Car Championship in 1960. Rodee has competed in the Indianapolis 500 a total of nine times, with his best finish being a third-place finish in 1959. He has also competed in the Daytona 500, with his best finish being a fourth-place finish in 1965. He has also competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona, with his best finish being a second-place finish in 1966. Rodee is currently retired from racing, but still remains active in the racing community. He is a member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, and is a member of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. As of 2021, Chuck Rodee's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.

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Age 39 years old
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Born 8 September, 1927
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Date of death May 14, 1966
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Nationality United States

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1966

Rodee died while attempting to qualify for the 1966 Indianapolis 500. He spun on a second lap warm-up and backed the car into the wall exiting Turn 1. The impact appeared minor but the rigid chassis transferred virtually the entire force of the crash to the driver. Rodee suffered a ruptured aorta and lapsed into a coma. He was pronounced dead after emergency surgery failed to save him.

1957

He drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1957, 1958, 1960, and 1962-1965 seasons. He finished in the top ten 4 times, with his best finish in 5th position in 1965 at Atlanta. He had 16 career starts, including the Indianapolis 500 races in 1962 and 1965. He finished in 32nd in 1962 after crashing to avoid Jack Turner, and 28th in 1965.

1955

Rodee won the Fort Wayne Indoor midget car title in 1955 at the 1/10 mile cement track, and finished third in the USAC National Midget championship. He repeated with Fort Wayne championships in 1957 and 1958. He collected his fourth track championship in 1966 before his death. He finished second in the 1956 USAC National Midget points, and third in 1965.

1927

Chuck Rodee (born Charles J. Rodeghier September 8, 1927 – May 14, 1966) was an American racecar driver who died while attempting to qualify for the 1966 Indianapolis 500.