Scott Brayton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Scott Brayton
Occupation	Race Car Driver
Date Of Birth	Feb 20, 1959(1959-02-20)
Age	65
Date Of Death	1996-05-17
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Aquarius

Scott Brayton Biography

Scott Brayton is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on February 20, 1959 in Michigan, United States. Open- wheel racer, who took part for fourteen Indianapolis 500 races, and was a winning pole position.

Following his passing, teammate After his death, teammate Tony Stewart took over pole position for the race. took the pole position for the race.

During the mid-1980s, Brayton helped introduce the Buick stock-block V-6 engine to Indianapolis. His father’s firm, Brayton Engineering, was a major developer of the race engine. In 1985, he qualified 2nd and set the one-lap Indianapolis Motor Speedway track record in the process. He dropped out early and finished 30th when the engine expired. He would not finish the race again until 1989, when he scored his best finish at the Speedway, 6th place but seven laps down. He would equal this finishing position in 1993, driving a Lola-Cosworth for Dick Simon Racing.

Brayton began dating his future wife, Becky, in 1981 and an 11-year courtship followed. The couple have a daughter named Carly, who was 2 and a half years old at the time of Scott’s death.

He was wed with Becky Brayton until his death.

Scott Brayton Net Worth

Scott Brayton is one of the richest Race Car Driver from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Scott Brayton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started racing when he was a kid because his father was an engine builder for race cars.

After winning the pole position for in 1996’s Indy 500, he died in a crash on the practice run.

Scott Everts Brayton (February 20, 1959 – May 17, 1996) was an American race car driver on the American open-wheel circuit. He competed in 14 Indianapolis 500s, beginning with the 1981 event. Brayton was killed in practice after qualifying for the pole position for the 1996 race.

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Who is Scott Brayton Dating?

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A street course in Grand Rapids, Michigan, used for SCCA racing was known as the Scott Brayton Memorial Street Circuit. It was used for the West Michigan Grand Prix in 1998 and 1999, after which the event folded.

Facts & Trivia

Scott Ranked on the list of most popular Race Car Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Scott Brayton celebrates birthday on February 20 of every year.

Following Brayton’s death, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced a new trophy for the Indianapolis 500 dedicated to the driver who best exemplifies the attitude, spirit and competitive drive of Brayton. A driver could only be awarded the trophy once in his/her Indy career. It was awarded through 2009.