23rd season of the AAA National Motor Car Championship proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 30th May to 12th September in 1931, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of AAA National Motor Car Championship!
Beginners of the season: Bryan Saulspaugh , George Howie , Al Aspen , Billy Winn , Jimmy Patterson , Joe Russo , George Wingerter , Francis Quinn , Malcolm Fox , Doc MacKenzie
| Race | Winner | Track | Race Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1931 Indianapolis 500 |
Louis Schneider
Stevens ? 1931, #23 |
Indianapolis | 30th May 1931 |
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1931 Detroit 100 |
Louis Meyer
Stevens ? 1931, #21 |
Michigan Fairgrounds | 14th June 1931 |
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1931 Altoona 100 Race 1 |
Lou Moore
Miller ? 1931, #14 |
Altoona | 4th July 1931 |
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1931 Altoona 25 Race 2 |
Jimmy Gleason
Duesenberg ? 1931, #33 |
Altoona | 7th September 1931 |
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1931 Altoona 25 Race 3 |
Shorty Cantlon
Stevens ? 1931, #2 |
Altoona | 7th September 1931 |
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1931 Altoona 100 Race 4 |
Shorty Cantlon
Stevens ? 1931, #2 |
Altoona | 7th September 1931 |
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1931 Syracuse 100 |
Lou Moore
Miller ? 1931, #14 |
Syracuse | 12th September 1931 |
| Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Louis Schneider | 712 |
| Fred Frame | 540 |
| Ralph Hepburn | 362 |
| Russell Snowberger | 330 |
| Jimmy Gleason | 329 |
| Shorty Cantlon | 296 |
| Ernie Triplett | 290 |
| Lou Moore | 240 |
| Chet Miller | 215 |
| Bill Cummings | 191 |
| Sam Ross | 180 |
| Stubby Stubberfield | 150 |
| Wilbur Shaw | 145 |
| Myron Stevens | 127 |
| Louis Meyer | 120 |
| Paul Bost | 113 |
| Peter Kreis | 108 |
| Milton Jones | 107 |
| Cliff Bergere | 100 |
| Al Aspen | 85 |
| Gene Haustein | 80 |
| Deacon Litz | 72 |
| Tony Gulotta | 60 |
| Francis Quinn | 50 |
| Herman Schurch | 50 |
| Zeke Meyer | 44 |
| Bill Denver | 34 |
| Doc MacKenzie | 30 |
| Bryan Saulspaugh | 11 |
| Speed Gardner | 5 |
| Luther Johnson | 0 |
| George Wingerter | 0 |
| Malcolm Fox | 0 |
| George Howie | 0 |
| Lora Corum | 0 |
| Harry Butcher | 0 |
| Leon Duray | 0 |
| John Boling | 0 |
| Babe Stapp | 0 |
| Red Shafer | 0 |
| Frank Farmer | 0 |
| Billy Winn | 0 |
| Phil Pardee | 0 |
| Fred Winnai | 0 |
| Dave Evans | 0 |
| Joe Huff | 0 |
| Wesley Crawford | 0 |
| Joe Russo | 0 |
| Frank Brisko | 0 |
| Billy Arnold | 0 |
| Jimmy Patterson | 0 |
Miller
Duesenberg
Duesenberg
Miller
Miller
Studebaker
Hudson
Miller
Duesenberg
Miller
Miller
Miller
Reo
Ford
Fronty Ford
unknown
Duray
Chrysler
Buick
Cummins
Miller SC
Miller
Studebaker
Miller SC
Ford A
Buick
Studebaker
Brett
Miller
Miller
Miller SC
Duesenberg
Fronty Ford
Miller SC
Clemons