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Joel Thorne

American racing driver (1914-1955) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 41

Joel Wolfe Thorne Jr. was an American racing driver, engineer, and playboy. Thorne raced his own cars in the Indianapolis 500, and later went on to attempt to design aircraft. He died after a plane crash in North Hollywood.

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Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 1955 · aged 41

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