Tom Rooney

Race car driver, Deceased Person

1881 – 1939

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Who was Tom Rooney?

Tom Rooney was an American racecar driver. He made three AAA Championship Car race starts between 1912 and 1916, including the 1916 Indianapolis 500. He also raced production cars and was a factory superintendent for ReVere. He entered the 1920 Indianapolis 500 but his entry was declined as he failed his race physical due to previous racing injuries. His best Championship race finish was second place on the board oval at Sheepshead Bay Race Track.

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Born
Nov 30, 1881
Woburn
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
1939

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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