Johnny Parsons

John Wayne Parsons (born August 26, 1944 in Van Nuys, California) is an American race car driver. He is the son of 1950 Indianapolis 500 winner Johnnie Parsons. He drove Indy cars in the USAC National Championship, and also drove USAC championship dirt cars.

Parsons made twelve starts at the Indianapolis 500, with a best finish of fifth in 1977 and 1985.

Racing career Parsons started twelve Indianapolis 500 races. His last Indy 500 start was the 1996 race.

Parsons finished second in the 1977 USAC National points. Parsons has also twice finished second in the USAC championship dirt cars. His first name is spelled differently than his father's. Though not his legal name, he was sometimes referred to in the media as "Johnny Parsons Jr." to distinguish him from his father.

Career award Parsons was inducted in the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 1994.

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Indianapolis 500 results Johnny Parsons at the 2016 Brickyard SVRA Pro-Am race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Year Chassis Engine Start Finish 1969 Failed to Qualify 1973 King Offy Practice Crash 1974 Finley Offy 29th 26th 1975 Eagle Offy 12th 19th 1976 Eagle Offy 14th 12th 1977 Wildcat DGS 11th 5th 1978 Lightning Offy 8th 10th 1979 Lightning DGS 9th 32nd 1980 Lightning Offy 7th 26th 1981 Lightning Chevrolet Failed to Qualify 1982 March Cosworth 25th 20th 1983 Penske Cosworth 23rd 22nd 1984 Penske Cosworth Failed to Qualify 1985 March Cosworth 26th 5th 1986 March Cosworth 28th 27th 1987 March Buick Failed to Qualify 1988 March Cosworth Failed to Qualify 1989 March/Lola Cosworth Failed to Qualify 1991 Lola Cosworth Failed to Qualify 1992 Lola Buick Failed to Qualify 1993 Chevrolet Failed to Qualify 1994 Lola Greenfield Failed to Qualify 1995 Reynard Ford-Cosworth Failed to Qualify 1996 Lola Menard-Buick 27th 28th