Jimmy Gleason is a racing driver from United States.
Born 17th February 1898, dead 12th September 1931 at age 33.
Participant of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Participant of Indy 500.
The recorded standings include 876 points.
First race: 1925 Indianapolis 500
First win: 1931 Altoona 25
Last win: 1931 Altoona 25
Last race: 1931 Altoona 100
In Autosport World data, Jimmy Gleason's career covers the period from 1925 to 1931. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 1 race wins and 0 pole positions. The profile spans 2 championships or event groups. Jimmy Gleason 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 | 1925 - 1931 | Series | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 16 | Tracks | 7 |
| Wins | 1 | Podiums | 3 |
| Poles | 0 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 8 | Cars | 11 |
| Main championship | AAA National Motor Car Championship (16 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Thomas J Mulligan (4 starts) |
| Most visited track | Altoona (6 starts) |
The table below separates Jimmy Gleason 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 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season rows show how Jimmy Gleason moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1928 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1929 | 166 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1930 | 30 | 33 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1931 | 329 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Jimmy Gleason is linked with 7 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Altoona.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 3 | 15 | 5 |
| Altoona | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Syracuse | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Salem | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| Michigan Fairgrounds | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Langhorne | 9 | 9 | 1 |
| Bridgeville | 10 | 6 | 1 |
The wins list starts with 1931 Altoona 25 Race 2 and currently ends with 1931 Altoona 25 Race 2, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Denny Duesenberg | Altoona 25 |
These links add context around Jimmy Gleason: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Jimmy Gleason is connected with 8 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Thomas J Mulligan.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duesenberg Bros | 6 | 15 | 2 |
| HC Henning | 15 | 21 | 1 |
| State Auto Insurance | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| AS Duesenberg | 3 | 23 | 1 |
| Thomas J Mulligan | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Milton Jones | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Romthe | 12 | 12 | 1 |
| Denny Duesenberg | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Jimmy Gleason is linked with 11 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Duesenberg Eight Speedway Roadster
Duesenberg
Best Race Position: 15
Best position in qualification: 15
Total Races: 1
Duesenberg
Best Race Position: 15
Best position in qualification: 21
Total Races: 1
Duesenberg
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 23
Total Races: 1
Studebaker
Best Race Position: 12
Best position in qualification: 12
Total Races: 1