Johnny Aitken

Johnny Aitken, 1910. Originally in the Indianapolis Star, 26th May 1910, so copyright lapsed. JPEG copyright, Richard Jenkins, 2010.

Johnny Aitken, 1910. Originally in the Indianapolis Star, 26th May 1910, so copyright lapsed. JPEG copyright, Richard Jenkins, 2010.

Born:

03 May 1885
Indianapolis, Indiana

Died:

15 Oct 1918
Indianapolis, Indiana

Nationality:

United States

Indy 500s:

2 (1911-1916)

Fine racing driver who was a victim of the strain of influenza that killed so many in 1918, whilst serving his country in World War 1. His widow, Bessie, went on to live until the age of 102! Fluent in French, he helped Jules Goux to success before World War 1.

Biography last updated 24 Jan 2010