Johnny Aitken

Started a total of 41 races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the most of any driver in the track's history.

Nationality: United States
Born: May 3, 1885 Indianapolis, Indiana
Died: October 15, 1918 Indianpolis, Indiana 33 Years

From oldracingcars.com

Fine racing driver who was a victim of the strain of influenza that killed so many in 1918, whilst serving his country in World War 1. His widow, Bessie, went on to live until the age of 102! Fluent in French, he helped Jules Goux to success before World War I.

Indy 500 Career Stats - Johnny Aitken

# Starts: 2 (1911, 1916)

Best Finish: 15 (1916)