| Tom Rooney | |||||||
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| Born | Thomas Anthony Rooney (1881-11-30)November 30, 1881 Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | February 5, 1939(1939-02-05) (aged 57) Plainfield, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 3 races run over 3 years | |||||||
| First race | 1912 Pabst Blue Ribbon Trophy (Wauwatosa) | ||||||
| Last race | 1916Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
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Thomas Anthony Rooney (November 30, 1881 – February 5, 1939) was an Americanracing driver.[1] He made three AAAChampionship Car race starts between 1912 and 1916, including the1916Indianapolis 500. He also raced production cars and was a factory superintendent for the car companyReVere. He entered the1920 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 theboard oval atSheepshead Bay Race Track.[3]
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