Tom_Rooney_(racing_driver)

Tom Rooney (racing driver)

Tom Rooney (racing driver)

American racing driver (1881–1939)

Thomas Anthony Rooney (November 30, 1881 – February 5, 1939) was an American racing 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]

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