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The basics
Quick facts
Intro
American racing driver
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
23 May 1925
Death:
5 November 1952(San Jose, USA)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Joe James (May 23, 1925 – November 5, 1952) was an American racecar driver. He was born in Saucier, Mississippi, and was killed during a Champ Car race at San Jose Speedway, San Jose, California.
Indy 500 results
| Starts | 2 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Car | Start | Qual | Rank | Finish | Laps | Led | Retired |
| 1950 | 63/82 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Did not qualify |
| 1951 | 26 | 30 | 134.098 | 10 | 33 | 8 | 0 | Drive shaft |
| 1952 | 14 | 16 | 134.953 | 22 | 13 | 200 | 0 | Running |
| Totals | 208 | 0 | ||||||
| Starts | 2 | |||||||
| Poles | 0 | |||||||
| Front Row | 0 | |||||||
| Wins | 0 | |||||||
| Top 5 | 0 | |||||||
| Top 10 | 0 | |||||||
| Retired | 1 | |||||||
| 1950 | 63/82 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Did not qualify |
| 1951 | 26 | 30 | 134.098 | 10 | 33 | 8 | 0 | Drive shaft |
| 1952 | 14 | 16 | 134.953 | 22 | 13 | 200 | 0 | Running |
| Totals | 208 | 0 | ||||||
| Poles | 0 | |||||||
| Front Row | 0 | |||||||
| Wins | 0 | |||||||
| Top 5 | 0 | |||||||
| Top 10 | 0 | |||||||
| Retired | 1 | |||||||
World Championship career summary
The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship schedule from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Joe James participated in 2 World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.
Award
He was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1997.