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Johnny Rutherford

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American racecar driver

United StatesBorn 1938 · age 88
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John Sherman Rutherford III, also known as "Lone Star JR", is an American former automobile racing driver. During an Indy Car career that spanned more than three decades, he scored 27 wins and 23 pole positions in 314 starts.

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Rutherford's winning car from the 1974 Indianapolis 500.Rutherford's winning car from the 1974 Indianapolis 500.Rutherford's winning car from the 1980 Indianapolis 500.Rutherford's winning car from the 1980 Indianapolis 500.

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Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

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John Sherman Rutherford III, also known as "Lone Star JR", is an American former automobile racing driver. During an Indy Car career that spanned more than three decades, he scored 27 wins and 23 pole positions in 314 starts. He became one of six drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 at least three times, winning in 1974, 1976, and 1980. He also won the CART championship in 1980.

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United States
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Dates
Born 1938 · age 88
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