Joe Horan Explained

Joe Horan

Birth Name:

Joseph Henry Horan

Birth Date:

6 November 1878

Birth Place:

Troy, New York, U.S.

Death Place:

Troy, New York, U.S.

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Total Champ Races:	6
Years In Champ:	4
First Champ Race:	1912 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last Champ Race:	1914 50-mile Race #3 (Galveston)
Champ Wins:	0
Champ Podiums:	0
Champ Poles:	0

Joseph Henry Horan (November 6, 1878 – February 19, 1961) was an American racing driver who competed in the early years of the Indianapolis 500.^[1]

Biography

Horan was born on November 6, 1878, in Troy, New York. During a practice run for the 1911 Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 1911, he was in an accident and broke his leg.^[2] One year later, Horan returned to qualify and drive in the race's second running.

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Led	Retired
1912	22	18	80.480	16	8	200	0	Running
Totals						200	0

Starts	1
Poles	0
Front Row	0
Wins	0
Top 5	0
Top 10	1
Retired	0

Notes and References

Web site: Joe Horan. OldRacingCars.com . 2016-06-15.
News: Joe Horan Breaks Leg in Practice . . May 25, 1911 . 2012-10-03 .