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Jackie Holmes

1920 – 1995

Racecar driver

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About Jackie Holmes

Lived 1920 – 1995 (aged 74). Jackie Holmes was an American formula One driver, engineer and racing driver.

Jackie Holmes (born Marion Holmes; September 4, 1920 – March 1, 1995) was an American racecar driver from Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1949 Holmes drove the six-wheeled Pat Clancy Special in a race at the Milwaukee Fairgrounds, finishing fourth. That year, he took the Clancy Special to the 1949 Indianapolis 500, where the rookie driver qualified for the race at 128.087 mph. Holmes and the Clancy Special made 65 laps of the Indy 500 track before the car retired with a drive shaft fault.

Indy 500 results YearCarStartQualRankFinishLapsLedRetired194957 17 128.087 14 22 65 0 Drive shaft195077 30 129.697 27 23 123 0 Spun T2195362 - - - 19 ? ? Oil leak*Totals 188 0

World Championship career summary The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Holmes participated in two World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jackie Holmes?

racecar driver (1920-1995)

When was Jackie Holmes born?

Jackie Holmes was born on 4 September 1920 in Indianapolis.

When did Jackie Holmes die?

Jackie Holmes died on 1 March 1995 in Indianapolis.

What was Jackie Holmes's occupation?

Jackie Holmes was a formula One driver, engineer and racing driver.

What nationality was Jackie Holmes?

Jackie Holmes was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jackie Holmes

· Wikidata: Q173652

· DBpedia: Jackie Holmes

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