Jimmy Murphy from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Jimmy Murphy is a racing driver from United States.
Born 12th September 1894, dead 15th September 1924 at age 30.
Two-time
Champion of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Winner of Indy 500.
The recorded standings include 10145 points.
First race: 1919 Cincinnati 250
First win: 1920 Washington's Birthday Classic
Last win: 1924 Fall Classic
Last race: 1924 Syracuse 150
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Jimmy Murphy's career covers the period from 1919 to 1924. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 19 race wins and 15 pole positions. The profile spans 2 championships or event groups. Jimmy Murphy is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1919 - 1924 | Series | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 57 | Tracks | 12 |
| Wins | 19 | Podiums | 36 |
| Poles | 15 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 3 | Cars | 9 |
Career context
| Main championship | AAA National Motor Car Championship (58 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Duesenberg Bros (35 starts) |
| Most visited track | Beverly Hills (22 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Jimmy Murphy statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA National Motor Car Championship | 6 | 58 | 19 | 15 | 2 |
| Indy 500 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
All the years that Jimmy Murphy took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Jimmy Murphy moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1920 | 885 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1921 | 1215 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| 1922 | 3420 | 1 | 7 | 5 | |
| 1923 | 1350 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1924 | 1595 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
List of tracks where Jimmy Murphy raced
Jimmy Murphy is linked with 12 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Beverly Hills.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Elgin | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Tacoma Speedway | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Cincinnati Speedway | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| Uniontown | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Beverly Hills | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| Fresno | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Santa Rosa | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| San Carlos | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Kansas City Speedway | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Altoona | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Syracuse | 6 | 9 | 1 |
Jimmy Murphy: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1920 Washington's Birthday Classic Race 1 and currently ends with 1924 Fall Classic, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Jimmy Murphy: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Jimmy Murphy in race results
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Drivers who shared races with Jimmy Murphy
- Joe Thomas (32 shared races)
- Ralph de Palma (29 shared races)
- Jerry Wonderlich (29 shared races)
- Bennett Hill (27 shared races)
- Art Klein (22 shared races)
- Eddie Miller (16 shared races)
- Earl Cooper (14 shared races)
- Peter de Paolo (13 shared races)
Other drivers in Jimmy Murphy's debut race
List of teams Jimmy Murphy was a part of
Jimmy Murphy is connected with 3 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Duesenberg Bros.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duesenberg Bros | 1 | 1 | 35 |
| Cliff Durant | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Jimmy Murphy | 1 | 1 | 15 |
List of all the cars Jimmy Murphy drove
Jimmy Murphy is linked with 9 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Duesenberg
Best Race Position: 11
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 1
Duesenberg
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 10
Duesenberg
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 17