Joe James
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Joe James was an American
United States
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 racecar driver. He was killed during a champ car race at San Jose Speedway.

Indy 500 results




Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1951
1951 Indianapolis 500
The 1951 Indianapolis 500 an automobile race which was held on Wednesday, May 30, 1951 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event was the opening race of the 1951 AAA National Championship Trail and the second race of the 1951 World Championship of Drivers....

26 30 134.098 10 33 8 0 Drive shaft
1952
1952 Indianapolis 500
The 1952 Indianapolis 500 was an automobile race held on Friday, May 30, 1952 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event was the second round of the 1952 World Drivers' Championship. Troy Ruttman won the race, bringing the Borg-Warner Trophy home for car owner J.C. Agajanian.Bill Vukovich led...

14 16 134.953 22 13 200 0 Running
Totals 208 0

Starts 2
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 0
Retired 1


World Championship career summary

The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship schedule from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Joe James participated in 2 World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.

Award

He was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum
The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum is a Hall of Fame and museum for sprint car drivers, owners, mechanics, builders, manufacturers, promoters, sanctioning officials and media members....

in 1997.
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