Carl Scarborough was an American

United States

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 racecar driver. He died from heat exhaustion

Hyperthermia

Hyperthermia is an elevated body temperature due to failed thermoregulation. Hyperthermia occurs when the body produces or absorbs more heat than it can dissipate...

 shortly after his 12th place finish in the 1953 Indianapolis 500

1953 Indianapolis 500

The 1953 Indianapolis 500 was an automobile race held on Saturday, May 30, 1953 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event was the second round of the 1953 World Drivers' Championship.-Race:...

, which was one of the hottest-temperature Indianapolis 500s that drivers had competed in up to 1956.

He was elected to the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame

Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame

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 in 1985.

Indy 500 results

EWLINE Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired 1951 1951 Indianapolis 500 The 1951 Indianapolis 500 an automobile race which was held on Wednesday, May 30, 1951 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event was the opening race of the 1951 AAA National Championship Trail and the second race of the 1951 World Championship of Drivers.... 73 15 135.614 4 18 100 0 Axle 1953 1953 Indianapolis 500 The 1953 Indianapolis 500 was an automobile race held on Saturday, May 30, 1953 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event was the second round of the 1953 World Drivers' Championship.-Race:... 73 19 135.936 21 12 190 0 Flagged Totals 290 0

EWLINE Starts 2 Poles 0 Front Row 0 Wins 0 Top 5 0 Top 10 0 Retired 1

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. Carl Scarborough participated in two World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.