Joe Dawson (racing driver)

Joseph Crooke Dawson (July 17, 1889 – June 17, 1946) was an American racing driver. He was the winner of the Indianapolis 500 in 1912.

Joe Dawson
Dawson after winning the 1912 Indianapolis 500
BornJoseph Crooke Dawson
(1889-07-17)July 17, 1889
Odon, Indiana, U.S.
DiedJune 18, 1946(1946-06-18) (aged 56)
Bensalem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Championship titles
Major victories
Indianapolis 500 (1912)
Champ Car career
18 races run over 5 years
First race1910 50-mile Race (Atlanta)
Last race1914 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
First win1910 Cobe Trophy (Indianapolis)
Last win1912 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Wins Podiums Poles
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