Keith "Porky" Rachwitz was a race driver from Omaha, Nebraska who competed in midget and sprint car races throughout the United States. He began his career in 1946 racing mainly on dirt ovals. Porky was a regular competitor with the USAC Midget and Sprint Car divisions during the 1960's. Known for his dirt track skills, one of his best results actually came on a road course, in Las Vegas in 1968, where he finished ninth. Porky also drove stock cars.
Keith Rachwitz was a two time entrant in the Indianapolis 500. In 1962 he was assigned to the #33 Kimberly Special. He passed his rookie test, practiced but did not qualify for the race. In 1963 he was assigned to the #61 Federal Engineering Special and the #64 Kimberly Special. He practiced in both entries but did not qualify.
Keith Rachwitz was a World War II Veteran.
Keith Rachwitz was a two time entrant in the Indianapolis 500. In 1962 he was assigned to the #33 Kimberly Special. He passed his rookie test, practiced but did not qualify for the race. In 1963 he was assigned to the #61 Federal Engineering Special and the #64 Kimberly Special. He practiced in both entries but did not qualify.
Keith Rachwitz was a World War II Veteran.
Keith "Porky" Rachwitz was a race driver from Omaha, Nebraska who competed in midget and sprint car races throughout the United States. He began his career in 1946 racing mainly on dirt ovals. Porky was a regular competitor with the USAC Midget and Sprint Car divisions during the 1960's. Known for his dirt track skills, one of his best results actually came on a road course, in Las Vegas in 1968, where he finished ninth. Porky also drove stock cars.
Keith Rachwitz was a two time entrant in the Indianapolis 500. In 1962 he was assigned to the #33 Kimberly Special. He passed his rookie test, practiced but did not qualify for the race. In 1963 he was assigned to the #61 Federal Engineering Special and the #64 Kimberly Special. He practiced in both entries but did not qualify.
Keith Rachwitz was a World War II Veteran.
Keith Rachwitz was a two time entrant in the Indianapolis 500. In 1962 he was assigned to the #33 Kimberly Special. He passed his rookie test, practiced but did not qualify for the race. In 1963 he was assigned to the #61 Federal Engineering Special and the #64 Kimberly Special. He practiced in both entries but did not qualify.
Keith Rachwitz was a World War II Veteran.
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