About Melville Jones
Lived 1893 – 1975 (aged 81–82). Melville Jones was an American racing driver.
Melville Corbidge Jones (often seen as M. C. Jones, April 26, 1901 – February 11, 1989) was an American racing driver.
Motorsports career
Jones started in place of Harold J. Skelly in the 1925 Indianapolis 500. Skelly, the owner and qualifier of Jones' car, had planned to compete in the race himself, but was diagnosed with a heart ailment before the start of the race.
Jones took the start of the race,
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Melville Jones?
American racing driver (1893–1975)
When was Melville Jones born?
Melville Jones was born in 1893.
When did Melville Jones die?
Melville Jones died in 1975.
What was Melville Jones's occupation?
Melville Jones was a racing driver.
What nationality was Melville Jones?
Melville Jones was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Melville Jones (racing driver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Melville Jones. https://biography.guide/melville-jones/
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