Johnny Thomson Race Car Driver. After the round at knockhill thompson was replaced by ex formula one driver johnny herbert due to clashes with his commitments in the wtcc and v8 supercars. He won the pole position for the 1959 indianapolis 500.
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Johnny thomson was one of the best and most popular race drivers of all time. He also raised ponies. Johnny thomson nationality american born april 9 1922 hometown lowell massachusetts died september 24 1960 place of death allentown pennsylvania racing highlights.
Killed in a sprint car race at allentown.
Killed in a sprint car race at allentown. Thomson was nicknamed the flying scot he won several championships in midgets and sprint cars before competing in championship car now indycar racing. After the 1960 united states auto club usac season the trio of lathrup johnson and glover sold the racing associates operation to jesse e. Aaa usac champ car series statistics.
