Bobby Marshman (September 24, 1936 - December 4, 1964), was an American racecar driver.
Born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Marshman died in San Antonio, Texas from injuries sustained in a tire test in Phoenix, Arizona. He drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1961-1964 seasons, with 49 career starts, including each Indianapolis 500 contest in that span. He finished in the top ten 25 times, with one victory, in 1962 at Phoenix. His 7th place finish at the 1961 Indianapolis 500 earned him co-Rookie of the Year honors with Parnelli Jones.
Indy 500 results
| Year | Chassis | Engine | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Epperly | Offy | 33rd | 7th |
| 1962 | Epperly | Offy | 3rd | 5th |
| 1963 | Epperly | Offy | 7th | 16th |
| 1964 | Lotus | Ford | 2nd | 25th |
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jim Hurtubise |
Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year 1961 With Parnelli Jones |
Succeeded by Jim McElreath |
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