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Indianapolis 500 veteran Paul Goldsmith, a winning competitor on two and four wheels, died Sept. 6 in Munster, Indiana. He was 98, the oldest Indianapolis 500 starter at the time of his passing. We…
Paul Goldsmith, an Indianapolis 500 veteran and skilled competitor on both two and four wheels, passed away at the age of 98 in Munster, Indiana on September 6. Making six consecutive starts at the Indy 500 between 1958 and 1963, Goldsmith’s best finish was a remarkable third place in 1960, overshadowed by a memorable duel for victory between Jim Rathmann and Rodger Ward. Despite starting only eight races in cars without fenders at the top level of open-wheel racing, Goldsmith was able to achieve remarkable success, including finishing fifth in 1959 and achieving his best qualifying position of ninth in 1963. In addition to his achievements on the track, Goldsmith had a successful career in motorcycle racing, winning prestigious events such as the Daytona 200 and the USAC Stock Car championship in 1961 and 1962. Known for his humility and versatility as a racer, Goldsmith left a lasting legacy in the world of motorsports across different disciplines.
