About Joe Russo
Lived 1901 – 1934 (aged 32). Joe Russo was an American engineer and racing driver.
Joseph Edward Russo (December 27, 1901 – June 10, 1934) was an American racing driver active in the 1930s.
Life
Russo was known for performing a stunt of driving around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway blindfolded.
Russo died in a hospital in Bristol, Pennsylvania after a crash at Langhorne Speedway. He is buried in Detroit, Michigan at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Russo's son, Eddie, and his brother, Paul also competed in the Indianapolis 500.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Russo?
American racing driver
When was Joe Russo born?
Joe Russo was born on 27 December 1901.
When did Joe Russo die?
Joe Russo died on 10 June 1934.
What was Joe Russo's occupation?
Joe Russo was an engineer and racing driver.
What nationality was Joe Russo?
Joe Russo was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Russo (racing driver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Russo. https://biography.guide/joe-russo/
MLA: "Joe Russo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-russo/.
Chicago: "Joe Russo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-russo/.
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