Johnny Aitken
John Donald "Johnny" Aitken (born May 3, 1885 in Indianapolis , † October 15, 1918 ) was an American automobile racing driver .
Career
Johnny Aitken has won more races than any other driver at Indianapolis Motor Speedway . But these were not wins in the Indianapolis 500 . He won twelve races in 1909 and 1910. On September 9, 1916, three smaller races were held in Indianapolis, which were referred to as the "Harvest Classic". It was a 20-mile, a 50-mile and a 100-mile race. Aitken won all three races with a Peugeot . Only in 1911 and 1916 did he compete in the Indianapolis 500. He retired on both occasions, and in 1916 he started from pole position.
literature
- Rick Popely, L. Spencer Riggs: Indianapolis 500 Chronicle. Publications International Ltd., Lincolnwood IL 1998, ISBN 0-7853-2798-3 .
Web links
Commons : Johnny Aitken - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files
Individual evidence
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Aitken, Johnny |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Aitken, John Donald |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American racing car driver |
DATE OF BIRTH | May 3, 1885 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Indianapolis |
DATE OF DEATH | October 15, 1918 |