Tom Rooney (racing driver)

Thomas Anthony Rooney (November 30, 1881 – February 5, 1939) was an American racing driver. He made three AAA Championship Car race starts between 1912 and 1916, including the 1916 Indianapolis 500. He also raced production cars and was a factory superintendent for the car company ReVere. He entered the 1920 Indianapolis 500 but his entry was declined as he failed his race physical due to previous racing injuries.Jenkins, Richard. Tom Rooney, Old Racing Cars, Retrieved 2010-06-15 His best Championship race finish was second place on the board oval at Sheepshead Bay Race Track.Tom Rooney, Champ Car Stats, Retrieved 2010-06-15

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

YearCarStartQualRankFinishLapsLedRetired191627793.390717480Crash T1Totals480

Starts1Poles0Front Row0Wins0Top 50Top 100Retired1

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