Joe Caccia

Joe Caccia
BornGiuseppe Caccia
(1899-01-19)January 19, 1899
Naples, Campania, Italy
DiedMay 26, 1931(1931-05-26) (aged 32)
Speedway, Indiana, U.S.
Champ Car career
1 race run over 2 years
First race1930 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Wins Podiums Poles
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Joseph Caccia (born Giuseppe Caccia, January 19, 1899 – May 26, 1931) was an American racing driver.

Biography

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Caccia and his family immigrated to the U.S. when he was a young boy, settling in Pennsylvania.[1] He was killed in a practice crash for the 1931 Indianapolis 500 along with riding mechanic Clarence Grove, when he crashed his car at turn 2, causing it to vault a wall, hit a tree, and catch on fire.[2][3]

Motorsports career results

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Indianapolis 500 results

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References

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  1. ^ Brown, Allen. "Joe Caccia". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "Joe Caccia". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  3. ^ "Auto race driver killed in trial". Nashua Telegraph. Associated Press. May 26, 1931.
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