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1954 Races

13 Feb

May 1954, Indianapolis 500

On May 31, 1954, Jimmy started 2nd in the #19 Sumar Kurtis-Offy at the Indianapolis 500.  He finished 27th after having contact in the Northwest turn.  He earned $4,444 for this race.

July 5, 1954, Darlington

At Darlington on July 5, 1954, Jimmy started 20th in the #16 Auto Shippers Kurtis-Offy.  He finished 23rd because of contact in a turn.  He earned $75 for this race.

August 29, 1954, Milwaukee

At Milwaukee on August 29, 1954, Jimmy qualified 13th in the #19 Hopkins Moore D-Offy.  He finished 21st, earning $154.

1953 Races

13 Feb

May 1953, Indianapolis 500

On May 30, 1953, Jimmy started in 21st in the Indianapolis 500 in the #48 Sumar Kurtis-Offy.  He finished the race 6th, earning $7,696 and the Rookie of the Year (ROY) honors.

September 7, 1953, DuQuoin

On September 7, 1953 Jimmy failed to qualify the #48 Sumar Blough-Offy at DuQuoin due to contact during practice.

September 12, 1953, Syracuse

On September 12, 1953 Jimmy was too slow and failed to qualify the #48 Sumar Blough-Offy at Syracuse.

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1952 Races

13 Feb

May 1952, Indianapolis 500

In May 1952, Jimmy tried to qualify the #64 Merkler MachineWorks Kurtis-Offy Special for the Indianapolis, but he did not make the race

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1951 Races

13 Feb

May 1951, Indianapolis 500

In May 1951, Jimmy once again tried to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.  He tried to qualify the #33 Iddings Meyer-Offy, but made contact in the Northwest corner during practice.

He also tried to qualify for the race in the #47 Merkler Machine Works Offy Special.  He did not qualify this car for the race either.

1950 Races

13 Feb

December 10, 1950, Darlington

On December 10, 1950, Jimmy rand the Dunlop #25 Dunlop/Trev-Offy at Darlington.  He started 19th and finished 15th.  He won $200 for this race.

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Note:  Jimmy did not attempt to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 this year

1949 Races

13 Feb

May 1949, Indianapolis 500

In May 1949, Jimmy attempted to qualify the Bill and Bud Motor Sales #56 Offy in the Indianapolis 500.  He did not qualify.

August 28, 1949, Milwaukee

On August 28, 1949, Jimmy attempted to qualify the Tydol #71 Offy at Milwaukee.  He was too slow and did not start the race.

September 3, 1949, DuQuoin

On September 3, 1949, Jimmy attempted to qualify the Pat Clancy #57 Offy at DuQuoin, but he did not start that race.

September 25, 1949, Springfield

On September 25, 1949, Jimmy attempted to qualify the Auto Shippers #21 at Springfield, but he was too slow and did not start the race.

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