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Pancho Carter

Pancho Carter. Copyright LAT Photographic (www.latphoto.co.uk), 2010. Used with permission.

Pancho Carter. Copyright LAT Photographic 2010. Used with permission.

Pancho Carter, Indianapolis 500, 2016. Copyright, Brian Crowe, 2016. Used with Permission.

Pancho Carter, Indianapolis 500, 2016. Copyright, Brian Crowe, 2016. Used with Permission.

Born:

11 Jun 1950
Racine, Wisconsin

Nationality:

United States

Indy 500s:

17 (1974-1994)

Also known as Duane Carter Jr, but ''Pancho'' became easier for all due to his dad's success. Also son-in-law of Carl Forberg. Worked as a spotter and driver coach and helped Hornish and Tomas Scheckter and his two sons, Dane and Cole. Also commentates on television and has worked as a USAC official. Carter also runs a car wash firm in Indianapolis. Before going into Indy car racing, Pancho had great results in sprint and midget car racing, but also raced in NASCAR. He still continues his role as a spotter, most recently with David Malukas in Indycar.

Biography last updated 21 Jan 2023