Paul Russo from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Paul Russo is a racing driver from United States.
Born 10th April 1914, dead 13th February 1976 at age 61.
Participant of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Participant of Indy 500.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of USAC.
The recorded standings include 8235.5 points.
First race: 1940 Indianapolis 500
First win: 1950 Springfield 100
Last win: 1951 Detroit 100
Last race: 1962 Indianapolis 500
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Paul Russo's career covers the period from 1940 to 1962. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 2 race wins and 4 pole positions. The profile spans 4 championships or event groups. Paul Russo 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 | 1940 - 1962 | Series | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 84 | Tracks | 21 |
| Wins | 2 | Podiums | 16 |
| Poles | 4 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 23 | Cars | 33 |
Career context
| Main championship | AAA National Motor Car Championship (80 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Paul F Russo (19 starts) |
| Most visited track | Indianapolis (17 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Paul Russo 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 | 12 | 80 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 17 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 1 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| USAC | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Paul Russo took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Paul Russo 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 55 | 22 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1941 | 181 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1946 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1947 | 545 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1948 | 300 | 17 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1949 | 920 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 928 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 700 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 1060 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 1.50 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 855 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 187 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 3.00 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 300 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 1.00 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 1 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 3.00 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 600 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 50 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 200 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1962 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Paul Russo raced
Paul Russo is linked with 21 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Indianapolis.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| Phoenix | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Syracuse | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Michigan Fairgrounds | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Langhorne | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Springfield | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Milwaukee | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| Lakewood Park | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Indiana State Fairgrounds | 12 | 15 | 1 |
| Bainbridge | 12 | 14 | 1 |
| Arlington Downs | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Du Quoin | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Trenton | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| Sacramento | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| Del Mar | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| Bay Meadows | 16 | 6 | 1 |
| Darlington | 13 | 21 | 1 |
| Centennial Park | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| Santa Clara Speedway | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Raleigh | 5 | 15 | 1 |
| Indiana State Fair | 14 | 10 | 1 |
Paul Russo: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1950 Springfield 100 and currently ends with 1951 Detroit 100, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Paul F Russo | Springfield 100 |
| 1951 | Paul F Russo | Detroit 100 |
Related drivers
These links add context around Paul Russo: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Paul Russo in race results
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Drivers who shared races with Paul Russo
- Tony Bettenhausen (56 shared races)
- George Connor (41 shared races)
- Duke Dinsmore (36 shared races)
- Jimmy Davies (36 shared races)
- Duane Carter (34 shared races)
- Henry Banks (34 shared races)
- Manuel Ayulo (34 shared races)
- Chuck Stevenson (33 shared races)
Other drivers in Paul Russo's debut race
List of teams Paul Russo was a part of
Paul Russo is connected with 23 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Paul F Russo.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurtis Kraft | 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Nichels | 9 | 2 | |
| Norm Olson | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| Elgin Piston Pin | 28 | 29 | 1 |
| Paul Weirick | 12 | 14 | 1 |
| Murrell Belanger | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Carl Marchese | 9 | 18 | 1 |
| Riverside Tire | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Lou Fageol | 33 | 2 | 1 |
| Ervin Wolfe | 2 | 8 | 6 |
| RA Cott | 32 | 25 | 1 |
| William A Corley | 17 | 17 | 1 |
| Federal Engineering | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| Andrews | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Ted Nyquist | 17 | 10 | 1 |
| Werher-Grancor | 18 | 6 | 1 |
| Charles Pritchard | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| WJ Lutes | 2 | 15 | 3 |
| Paul F Russo | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| Pete Salemi | 8 | 9 | 2 |
| Miracle Power | 4 | 13 | 1 |
| Mari Hulman George | 17 | 14 | 1 |
| Myron E Osborn | 28 | 28 | 1 |
List of all the cars Paul Russo drove
Paul Russo is linked with 33 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Offenhauser SC
Best Race Position: 12
Best position in qualification: 14
Total Races: 1
Maserati L8 c 3.0
Best Race Position: 32
Best position in qualification: 25
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 18
Best position in qualification: 6
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 5
Best position in qualification: 6
Total Races: 8
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 3
Total Races: 4
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 6
Total Races: 2
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 25
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 4
Total Races: 12
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 8
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 2
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 9
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 28
Best position in qualification: 28
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 17
Best position in qualification: 14
Total Races: 1