Cory Witherill


Cory Witherill is an American race car driver from Los Angeles who competed in the Indy Racing League, Infiniti Pro Series, Indy Lights, and Auto [Racing Club of America|ARCA] series. He made an incredible bump day run on a brand new engine to qualify for the 2001 Indianapolis 500, becoming the only full-blooded Native American to race in the Indy 500. He finished nineteenth. In 2002 and 2003, with the collapse of the IRL team he drove for, he went to the Infiniti Pro Series driving for Ron Hemelgarn Racing. In 2002, he had eight podium finishes and one win at Nashville Superspeedway. He attempted to become the first full-blooded Native American in NASCAR.

Personal life

Witherill currently lives in Santa Monica, with his wife Jennifer Khasnabis. Their first child, Graham Liston Witherill, was born in September 2009. In late 2017, the couple announced they were separating, and subsequently filed for divorce.

Racing record

American open–wheel racing results

CART Indy Lights / Infiniti Pro Series

IndyCar Series

YearTeamChassisNo.Engine12345678910111213RankPointsRef
2001 [Indy Racing League season|2001]Indy Regency RacingG-Force16OldsmobilePHXHMSATL
22		INDY
19		2001 [Casino Magic 500|TXS]PPIRRIRKANNSHKTYGTWCHITXS40th19
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Indianapolis 500