drivers
Ted Horn
Born:
January 27 1910
Died:
October 10 1948
Nationality:
United States
First race:
Indianapolis 500, 1935
Wins:
5
About Ted Horn
Biography
Ted Horn was an American Indy Car driver who gained fame primarily by winning three Indy Car championships—then known as the AAA National Championship—in 1946, 1947, and 1948.The American also competed in ten Indianapolis 500 races but never managed to win the event. However, he finished second once, third four times, and fourth another four times. In 1947, he earned his only pole position for this legendary race.
Horn tragically lost his life on October 10, 1948, at the age of 38, during the season finale in Du Quoin, Illinois. By that time, he had already secured his third championship title.
Performance by Circuit Type
| Type | Wins |
|---|---|
| Dirt Track | 5 |
Wins
| # | Jaar | Date (ET) | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1947 | July 13 | Bainbridge Bainbridge Fairgrounds |
Dirt Track |
| 2 | 1947 | August 24 | Milwaukee Wisconsin State Fair Park Speedway |
Dirt Track |
| 3 | 1947 | November 2 | Dallas Arlington Downs Raceway |
Dirt Track |
| 4 | 1948 | April 25 | Dallas Arlington Downs Raceway |
Dirt Track |
| 5 | 1948 | August 21 | Springfield Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack |
Dirt Track |