Frank J. Dochnal

Dochnal
Nationality American
Date of Birth 8 October, 1920
Car Cooper-Climax T51 (1963)
Races Entered 1
DNQ/DNPQ 1
Best Result DNQ, Mexico, 1963

Another F1 mystery uncovered by F1 Rejects, Dochnal was a keen club racer in midgets and sportscars through the 1950s, whose one-off F1 entry in the 1963 Mexican GP ended against the barriers before qualifying. He went on became an Indy mechanic and long time USAC official.

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Career Summary
Before F1
1945 • Began competing in midget and sprint races.
1955 • Began competing in club sports car races in California in an Austin Healey 6 and an Austin Healey Le Mans.
1962 • Began competing in club races in a Cooper T51, at least 1 win.
Formula One
1963 • World Championship, 1 entry in a private Cooper T51 Climax, 1 DNQ.
After F1
1963 • Retired from active competition.
• Joined the J. C. Agajanian Indycar team as a mechanic.
1970 • Became a USAC technical official.
1970s • Assisted CART with technical expertise.
1984 • Becomes member of the Indy Old Timers' Club.

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