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AAA National Motor Car Championship in the 1946 season. Full information

34th season of the AAA National Motor Car Championship proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 30th May to 6th October in 1946, 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: Danny Kladis , Duke Dinsmore , Jimmy Jackson , Hal Cole , Walt Ader , Bill Sheffler , Jimmy Wilburn , Buddy Rusch , Danny Goss , Steve Truchan , Bud Bardowski , Joe Langley , Elbert Booker , Charlie Rogers , George Metzler , Eddie Casterline , Fred Carpenter

List of races and tracks in the 1946 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1946 Indianapolis 500	George Robson Adams ?? 1938, #16	Indianapolis	30th May 1946
1946 Langhorne 100	Rex Mays Stevens ?? 1938, #1	Langhorne	30th June 1946
1946 Atlanta 100	George Connor Kurtis Kraft FWD, #38	Lakewood Park	2nd September 1946
1946 Hoosier 100	Rex Mays Stevens ?? 1938, #1	Indiana State Fairgrounds	15th September 1946
1946 Milwaukee 100	Rex Mays Stevens ?? 1938, #1	Milwaukee	22nd September 1946
1946 Goshen 100	Tony Bettenhausen Wetteroth ? 1946, #7	Goshen	6th October 1946

Drivers championship 1946

Ted Horn

United States

Champion

Points: 1360 Wins: 0 Poles: 1

Emil Andres

United States

2nd place

Points: 1260 Wins: 0 Poles: 1

George Robson

United States

3rd place

Points: 1220 Wins: 1 Poles: 0

List of all drivers for the 1946 season

Name	Points
Ted Horn	1360
Emil Andres	1260
George Robson	1220
Jimmy Jackson	800
Rex Mays	620
Louis Durant	400
Joie Chitwood	372
George Connor	370
Tony Bettenhausen	340
Duke Dinsmore	310
Luigi Villoresi	300
Billy Devore	290
Frank Wearne	250
Mauri Rose	240
Steve Truchan	200
Bill Sheffler	200
Charlie Rogers	200
Bud Bardowski	160
Sam Hanks	128
Joe Langley	100
Mel Hansen	100
Spider Webb	80
Floyd Davis	80
Eddie Casterline	80
Buddy Rusch	80
Elbert Booker	70
George Metzler	70
Walt Brown	60
Fred Carpenter	60
Al Miller	50
Hal Robson	50
George Barringer	50
Russell Snowberger	39
Danny Goss	30
Duke Nalon	11
Henry Banks	0
Walt Ader	0
Harry McQuinn	0
Jimmy Wilburn	0
Ralph Hepburn	0
Cliff Bergere	0
Al Putnam	0
Chet Miller	0
Louis Tomei	0
Lee Wallard	0
Danny Kladis	0
Paul Russo	0
Hal Cole	0
Shorty Cantlon	0