Joseph Bonadeo
Joseph Bonadeo, Indianapolis 500, 1921. Photo is part of the Bruce R. Craig Photo collection at the Stanford University Library Collection, however photo taken pre-1923, so copyright lapsed. JPEG copyright, Richard Jenkins, 2016.
Born: |
24 Dec 1896 |
Died: |
Oct-72 |
Nationality: |
United States |
Indy 500s: | 1 (1932) |
Bonadeo became a US citizen in 1921, and was also known as Giuseppe. Bonadeo appeared in the Indianapolis 500 as a relief driver for Juan Antonio Gaudino. Joseph drove five laps in the Golden Seal Chrysler. Bonadeo had a long history as a mechanic in the sport as in 1921, he also appeared at Indianapolis as the riding mechanic to Percy Ford as Ford drove brilliantly to take third at the '500. Bonadeo also attempted to race in Europe, failing to qualify for his home-town Grand Prix at Alessandria in 1929.
Biography last updated 17 Mar 2024