Joe Horan

American racing driver (1878–1961)
Joe Horan
BornJoseph Henry Horan
(1878-11-06)November 6, 1878
Troy, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 19, 1961(1961-02-19) (aged 82)
Troy, New York, U.S.
Champ Car career
6 races run over 4 years
First race1912 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last race1914 50-mile Race #3 (Galveston)
Wins Podiums Poles
0 0 0

Joseph Henry Horan (November 6, 1878 – February 19, 1961) was an American racing driver who competed in the early years of the Indianapolis 500.[1]

Biography

Horan was born on November 6, 1878, in Troy, New York. During a practice run for the 1911 Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 1911, he was in an accident and broke his leg.[2] One year later, Horan returned to qualify and drive in the race's second running.

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1912 22 18 80.480 16 8 200 0 Running
Totals 200 0
Starts 1
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 1
Retired 0

References

  1. ^ "Joe Horan". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  2. ^ "Joe Horan Breaks Leg in Practice". Indianapolis Star. May 25, 1911. Retrieved 2012-10-03.