Paul Russo
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Paul Russo (April 10, 1914 - July 23, 1976) was an American racecar driver.
Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Russo died in Daytona Beach, Florida. He drove in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1940-1941, 1946-1954, 1956-1959 and 1962 seasons with 85 starts, including the Indianapolis 500 races in each year but 1951 and 1952. He finished in the top ten 49 times, with 3 victories, at Springfield (1950), Detroit (1951), and Williams Grove (1952). His best finish at Indy was 4th, in 1957.
He raced midget cars since 1934, he was the 1938 AAA Eastern Midget Champion.
His nephew, Eddie Russo, and his brother, Joe Russo have also raced at the Indianapolis 500.
[edit] Indy 500 results
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[edit] F1 career summary
The Indianapolis 500 was considered part of the Formula One schedule from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with F1 points and participation. Paul Russo participated in 7 Formula One races. He started on the pole 0 times, won 0 races, set 1 fast laps, and finished on the podium 0 times. He accumlated a total of 4 championship points.
[edit] Award
- He was inducted in the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 1992.
