in question moved to the rear of the field). World Championship career summary 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. Johnnie Parsons participated in 9 World Championship races. He won one race, set one fastest leading lap, and finished on the podium once. He accumulated a total of 12 championship points. Parsons is one of only three drivers to win on his world championship début. The other two are Nino Farina, who won the first world championship racethe 1950 British Grand Prix, 17 days earlierand Giancarlo Baghetti, who won the 1961 French Grand Prix. Complete FIA World Drivers Championship results (key) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) References 1918 births 1984 deaths Champ Car champions Indianapolis 500 drivers Indianapolis 500 winners American racing drivers Racing drivers from Los Angeles AAA Championship Car drivers Formula One race winners