About J. J. McCoy
J. J. McCoy was an American engineer and racing automobile driver.
John Joseph McCoy (June 16, 1886 – unknown) was an American racing driver who participated in the 1919 Indianapolis 500.
Biography
McCoy, who worked in Ortonville, Minnesota, competed at the Indianapolis track once before, as a member of the Velie Motors Corporation team in the inaugural contest on the brick oval at the 1911 Indianapolis 500 without getting into the money, however. McCoy appeared with success in dirt track contests throughout the northwest, and he also competed in a couple of the events held on the Minneapolis speedway.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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Frequently asked questions
Who was J. J. McCoy?
American racing driver
What was J. J. McCoy's occupation?
J. J. McCoy was an engineer and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was J. J. McCoy?
J. J. McCoy was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: J. J. McCoy (racing driver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). J. J. McCoy. https://biography.guide/j-j-mccoy/
MLA: "J. J. McCoy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/j-j-mccoy/.
Chicago: "J. J. McCoy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/j-j-mccoy/.
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