Tom Rooney (racing driver)

Tom Rooney (30 November 1881 – 5 February 1939) was an American racecar driver.[1] 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 the car company ReVere. He entered the 1920 Indianapolis 500 but his entry was declined as he failed his race physical due to previous racing injuries.[2] His best Championship race finish was second place on the board oval at Sheepshead Bay Race Track.[3]

For other people named Tom Rooney, see Tom Rooney (disambiguation).
Tom Rooney
Nationality American
Born(1881-11-30)November 30, 1881
Waltham, Massachusetts
DiedFebruary 5, 1939(1939-02-05) (aged 57)
Plainfield, Indiana

Indy 500 results

References
  1. "Tom Rooney". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  2. Jenkins, Richard. Tom Rooney, Old Racing Cars, Retrieved 2010-06-15
  3. Tom Rooney, Champ Car Stats, Retrieved 2010-06-15


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