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American racing driver (1885–1957)

John DePalma
BornGiovanni DePalma
(1885-04-08)April 8, 1885
Troia, Apulia, Italy
DiedMarch 5, 1957(1957-03-05) (aged 71)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Champ Car career
2 races run over 2 years
Best finish19th (1920)
First race1915 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last race1920 Beverly Hills 250 #1
(Beverly Hills)
Wins Podiums Poles
0 0 0

Giovanni "John" DePalma (occasionally spelt De Palma, April 8, 1885 – March 5, 1957) was an American racing driver.

Born in Troia, Apulia, Italy, DePalma's family emigrated to the United States in 1893. John was the younger brother of 1915 Indianapolis 500 winner Ralph DePalma, and the uncle of 1925 Indianapolis 500 winner Pete DePaolo.

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1915 17 13 87.040 13 21 41 0 Loose flywheel
Totals 41 0
Starts 1
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 0
Retired 1

References

  1. "Ralph DePalma". International Motorsports Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 20, 2023.

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