Johnny Aitken
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John Donald Aitken was an American racing driver from Indianapolis, who was active in the years prior to World War I. Aitken competed in the Indianapolis 500 three times. He started the race twice, in
Aitken's car #18 (right) on the pole preparing for the 1916 Indianapolis 500
Johnny Aitken on May 13, 1916, at the Sheepshead Bay Speedway
1916 Indianapolis 500
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The 6th International 300-Mile Sweepstakes Race was the sixth running of the Indianapolis 500. It was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday, May 30, 1916. The management scheduled the rac
Johnny Aitken
…Indianapolis, who was active in the years prior to World War I. Aitken competed in the Indianapolis 500 three times. He started the race twice, in 1911 and 1916. He led the first lap of the first race (1911). Aitken captured the pole position in 1916, but ended up in 15th place (his best finish) that year. In…
1916 Indianapolis 500 program cover