John DePalma

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John DePalma
BornGiovanni DePalma
(1885-04-08)April 8, 1885
Troia, Apulia, Italy
DiedMarch 5, 1957(1957-03-05) (aged 71)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Champ Car career
2 races run over 2 years
Best finish19th (1920)
First race1915 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last race1920 Beverly Hills 250 #1
(Beverly Hills)
Wins Podiums Poles
0 0 0

Giovanni "John" DePalma (occasionally spelt De Palma, April 8, 1885 – March 5, 1957) was an American racing driver.

Born in Troia, Apulia, Italy, DePalma's family emigrated to the United States in 1893.[1] John was the younger brother of 1915 Indianapolis 500 winner Ralph DePalma, and the uncle of 1925 Indianapolis 500 winner Pete DePaolo.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ralph DePalma". International Motorsports Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 20, 2023.

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