| Joe Horan | |||||||
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| Born | Joseph Henry Horan November 6, 1878 Troy, New York, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | February 19, 1961 (aged 82) Troy, New York, U.S. | ||||||
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| 6 races run over 4 years | |||||||
| First race | 1912 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
| Last race | 1914 50-mile Race #3 (Galveston) | ||||||
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Joseph Henry Horan (November 6, 1878 – February 19, 1961) was an American racing driver who competed in the early years of the Indianapolis 500.[1]
Biography
Horan was born on November 6, 1878, in Troy, New York. During a practice run for the 1911 Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 1911, he was in an accident and broke his leg.[2] One year later, Horan returned to qualify and drive in the race's second running.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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References
- ↑ "Joe Horan". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
- ↑ "Joe Horan Breaks Leg in Practice". Indianapolis Star. May 25, 1911. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
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