Charles "Chuck" Weyant (April 3, 1923 – January 24, 2017) was an American open-wheel racing driver best known for his appearances at the Indianapolis 500. Born in St. Marys, Ohio, he took part in the marquee oval race in 1955, 1957, 1958 and 1959. For many years prior to his death he was recognized as the oldest living veteran of the Indianapolis 500.

Racing career and Indianapolis 500

Weyant's name is linked chiefly to the Indianapolis 500, the long-running American open-wheel event that attracts drivers from a variety of backgrounds. He qualified for and raced in four editions of that event during the 1950s, an era when the race formed part of the international championship calendar. Those starts placed him among a generation of American drivers who competed on dirt and paved ovals at regional and national levels as well as at Indianapolis.

Context and era

The 1950s were a transitional period in American open-wheel racing: technology, safety practices and the composition of fields were evolving rapidly. Drivers like Weyant competed without many of the modern safety systems now taken for granted, and their careers often combined appearances in the Indianapolis 500 with participation in other domestic championship events. Weyant's Indianapolis appearances therefore reflect both personal achievement and membership in a distinct period of motorsport history.

Legacy and later life

Beyond the record of individual races, Weyant's long life and continued association with the Indianapolis community made him a living link to mid‑century racing. He was born in St. Marys, Ohio, and remained a figure of interest to historians and fans who study the sport’s earlier decades. He died on January 24, 2017, at the age of 93.

Notable facts

  • Profession: Recognized as an American racecar driver with multiple Indianapolis 500 entries.
  • Event: Competed in the Indianapolis 500 in 1955, 1957, 1958 and 1959.
  • Origins: Born in St. Marys, Ohio, a community with ties to midwestern motorsport communities.
  • Historical note: His Indy starts occurred during the decade when the Indianapolis 500 was part of the broader world championship calendar, placing those races in an international context.