Jackie Holmes

Jack " Jackie " Holmes ( born September 4, 1920 in Indianapolis, Indiana, † March 1, 1995 ) was an American race car driver.

Jackie Holmes started 1947-1953 in 12 races on the AAA National Series. 1947 in Springfield, he achieved his best result with a fourth place.

Three times he competed in the 500 miles of Indianapolis. In 1949, he fell with a Kurtis Kraft 6- wheeler after 65 laps with a damage on the drive out. In 1950 he had an accident with an Olson - Offenhauser after 123 rounds. He was regarded as 23. 1953, this time on a 4000 Kurtis Kraft - Offenhauser, he parted with his teammates Spider Webb and Johnny Thomson ( driver change at that time were allowed) in the 166th round with a leak at the oil pan.

As the race between 1950 and 1960 was one of the drivers' world championship, are for him two Grand Prix starts in the statistics.

After his career, he ran an electric goods shop in Indianapolis.

Indy 500 Results

Literature and sources

  • Rick Popely, L. Spencer Riggs: Indianapolis 500 Chronicle. Publications International Ltd.. , Lincolnwood IL 1998, ISBN 0-7853-2798-3.
  • Formula 1 racer (United States)
  • Champ Car racer
  • Americans
  • Born in 1920
  • Died in 1995
  • Man
1950 Indianapolis 500 1953 Indianapolis 500 Olson (constructor) Fastest lap Travis Webb 1951 Indianapolis 500 1952 Indianapolis 500 Did not finish Pole-Position
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