Pete DePaolo
American racing driver (1898–1980) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Peter DePaolo (April 6, 1898 – November 26, 1980) was an American racing driver who is remembered as one of the greatest racers of his generation. He won the 1925 Indianapolis 500, and was a two-time National Champion, winning in 1925 and 1927.
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Born | Peter DePaolo (1898-04-06)April 6, 1898 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||
Died | November 26, 1980(1980-11-26) (aged 82) Laguna Hills, California, U.S. | ||||||
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AAA Championship Car (1925, 1927) Major victories Indianapolis 500 (1925) | |||||||
Champ Car career | |||||||
55 races run over 10 years | |||||||
Best finish | 1st (1925, 1927) | ||||||
First race | 1922 Beverly Hills 250 #1 (Beverly Hills) | ||||||
Last race | 1930 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
First win | 1925 Raisin Day Classic (Fresno) | ||||||
Last win | 1927 50-mile Semi-Final (Charlotte) | ||||||
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