Frank Simon Armi Jr (12 October 1918 in Portland, Oregon – 28 November 1992 in Watsonville, California) was an American racecar driver. Armi's racing career ended in the mid-1960s, when he became a television and film sound engineer, specialising in the role of sound technician, including the film The 3rd Voice, starring Edmond O'Brien and Julie London.

Frank Armi
Born(1918-10-12)October 12, 1918
Portland, Oregon
DiedNovember 28, 1992(1992-11-28) (aged 74)
Watsonville, California
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityUnited States American
Active years1951, 19531954
TeamsKurtis Kraft, Bardazon
Entries3 (1 start)
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1951 Indianapolis 500
Last entry1954 Indianapolis 500

He worked for Universal Pictures for over twenty-five years. He also served in World War II and ran an auto parts shop.[1]

Indy 500 results

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World Championship career summary

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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. Frank Armi participated in 1 World Championship race. He started on the pole 0 times, won 0 races, set 0 fastest laps, and finished on the podium 0 times. He accumulated a total of 0 championship points.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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(key)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WDC Points
1951 Hancock Dome Bardazon Offenhauser L4 SUI 500
DNQ
BEL FRA GBR GER ITA ESP NC 0
1953 Mel-Rae/Mel Wiggers Kurtis Kraft 4000 Offenhauser L4 ARG 500
DNQ
NED BEL FRA GBR GER SUI ITA NC 0
1954 T.W. & W.T. Martin Kurtis Kraft Offenhauser L4 ARG 500
19
BEL FRA GBR GER SUI ITA ESP NC 0

References

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  1. ^ Brown, Allen. "Frank Armi". oldracingcars.com. Retrieved 17 August 2018.