Elmer T. Shannon
American racing driver (1892–1961)
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Elmer Thomas Shannon (February 2, 1892 – February 14, 1961) was an American racing driver. The 1919 Indianapolis 500 was his only AAA Championship Car start. Although he entered a race at the Sheepshead Bay Race Track later that year his car did not arrive.[1] He was primarily a mechanic, engineer, and car builder.[2]
BornElmer Thomas Shannon
February 2, 1892
February 2, 1892
Ashland, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedFebruary 14, 1961 (aged 69)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
First race1919 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
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| Born | Elmer Thomas Shannon February 2, 1892 Ashland, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | February 14, 1961 (aged 69) Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||||||
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| First race | 1919 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
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Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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