Johnnie Parsons Formula one racer

Johnnie Woodrow Parsons (July 4, 1918 – September 8, 1984) was an American race car driver from Los Angeles, California who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1950.Parsons had the dubious distinction of being the only Indianapolis 500 winner to have his name misspelled on the Borg-Warner Trophy. Silversmiths carved "Johnny" instead of "Johnnie." He had a son named Johnny who competed at Indy a dozen times.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 04, 1918
Nationality
United States
Date of deathSeptember 08, 1984

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Formula one racer

championships0
fastest lap1
first race
1950 Indianapolis 500
first win
1950 Indianapolis 500
last race
1958 Indianapolis 500
last win
1950 Indianapolis 500
podiums1
poles0
races9
wins1

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