Jimmy Gleason

James Edward Gleason (February 17, 1898 – September 12, 1931) was an American racing driver.^[1] He was killed while qualifying for a AAA-sanctioned National Championship race at Syracuse,^[2] less than a week after he had captured his first Championship Car victory at Altoona.^[1]

BornJames Edward Gleason
(1898-02-17)February 17, 1898

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

DiedSeptember 12, 1931(1931-09-12) (aged 33)

Syracuse, New York, U.S.

Best finish5th (1931)

First race1928 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)

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Jimmy Gleason
Born	James Edward Gleason (1898-02-17)February 17, 1898 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	September 12, 1931(1931-09-12) (aged 33) Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Champ Car career
14 races run over 4 years
Best finish	5th (1931)
First race	1928 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last race	1931 25-mile Heat (Altoona)
First win	1931 25-mile Heat (Altoona)
Wins Podiums Poles 1 3 0

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