with 6 of those starts in the Indianapolis 500. He finished in the top five twice at Indy, following up a 5th-place finish in 1959 with a 3rd in 1960. Indianapolis 500 results 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. Paul Goldsmith participated in three such World Championship races, finishing fifth in 1959 and third in 1960, earning him a total of six World Championship points. References External links Biography from Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum note: The Motorcycle HoF bio is incorrect; Paul never won the Daytona 500, but instead, won both automobile and motorcycle races on the beach/road course. 1925 births American motorcycle racers Indianapolis 500 drivers Living people NASCAR drivers Sportspeople from Parkersburg, West Virginia Racing drivers from West Virginia USAC Stock Car drivers