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AAA National Motor Car Championship in the 1939 season. Full information

31st season of the AAA National Motor Car Championship proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 30th May to 2nd September in 1939, 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: Spider Webb , Mel Hansen , Louis Durant

List of races and tracks in the 1939 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1939 Indianapolis 500	Wilbur Shaw Maserati 8CTF, #2	Indianapolis	30th May 1939
1939 Milwaukee 100	Babe Stapp Stevens ? 1939, #2	Milwaukee	27th August 1939
1939 Syracuse 100	Mauri Rose Shaw ? 1939, #16	Syracuse	2nd September 1939

Drivers championship 1939

Wilbur Shaw

United States

Champion

Points: 1000 Wins: 1 Poles: 0

Jimmy Snyder

United States

2nd place

Points: 825 Wins: 0 Poles: 1

Ted Horn

United States

3rd place

Points: 685 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

List of all drivers for the 1939 season

Name	Points
Wilbur Shaw	1000
Jimmy Snyder	825
Ted Horn	685
Cliff Bergere	675
Babe Stapp	675
George Barringer	630
Mauri Rose	490
Joel Thorne	370
Frank Wearne	225
George Connor	200
Louis Durant	200
Billy Devore	136
Floyd Davis	135
Frank Brisko	130
George Robson	125
Tony Gulotta	114
Russell Snowberger	110
Duke Nalon	90
Louis Meyer	75
Spider Webb	65
Shorty Cantlon	55
Emil Andres	45
Henry Banks	38
Ira Hall	0
Deacon Litz	0
Al Miller	0
George Bailey	0
Floyd Roberts	0
Tony Willman	0
Bob Swanson	0
Ralph Hepburn	0
Chet Miller	0
Al Putnam	0
Kelly Petillo	0
Harry McQuinn	0
Herb Ardinger	0
Rex Mays	0
Mel Hansen	0
Louis Tomei	0
Frank McGurk	0