Peter de Paolo from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Peter De Paolo is a racing driver from United States.
Born 6th April 1898, dead 26th November 1980 at age 82.
Two-time
Champion of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Winner of Indy 500.
Participant of World Manufacturers' Championship.
The recorded standings include 7520 points.
First race: 1922 Beverly Hills 250
First win: 1925 Raisin Day Classic
Last win: 1927 Charlotte 50
Last race: 1930 Indianapolis 500
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Peter de Paolo's career covers the period from 1922 to 1930. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 10 race wins and 6 pole positions. The profile spans 3 championships or event groups. Peter de Paolo 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 | 1922 - 1930 | Series | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 58 | Tracks | 15 |
| Wins | 10 | Podiums | 22 |
| Poles | 6 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 8 | Cars | 12 |
Career context
| Main championship | AAA National Motor Car Championship (60 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Duesenberg Bros (38 starts) |
| Most visited track | Charlotte Speedway (11 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Peter de Paolo 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 | 8 | 60 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| Indy 500 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| World Manufacturers' Championship | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Peter de Paolo took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Peter de Paolo 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 50 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1923 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1924 | 230 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1925 | 3260 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
World Manufacturers' Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 1520 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1927 | 1440 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1929 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1930 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Peter de Paolo raced
Peter de Paolo is linked with 15 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Charlotte Speedway.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Monza | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Beverly Hills | 9 | 12 | 2 |
| Fresno | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Santa Rosa | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| San Carlos | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Kansas City Speedway | 10 | 10 | 2 |
| Altoona | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Syracuse | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Charlotte Speedway | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Culver City | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Laurel | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Salem | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Miami-Fulford | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Atlantic City | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Peter de Paolo: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1925 Raisin Day Classic and currently ends with 1927 Charlotte 50 Race 2, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Peter de Paolo: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Peter de Paolo in race results
Other drivers from United States
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- Jeff Gordon (805)
- Darrell Waltrip (809)
- Bobby Allison (724)
- Jimmie Johnson (731)
- Cale Yarborough (577)
- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with Peter de Paolo
- Robert McDonogh (32 shared races)
- Earl Cooper (29 shared races)
- Earl Devore (28 shared races)
- Tommy Milton (26 shared races)
- William Shattuc (26 shared races)
- Ralph Hepburn (25 shared races)
- Peter Kreis (23 shared races)
- Dave Evans (22 shared races)
Other drivers in Peter de Paolo's debut race
List of teams Peter de Paolo was a part of
Peter de Paolo is connected with 8 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 | 38 |
| Louis Chevrolet | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Leach | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| Cliff R Woodbury | 30 | 5 | 1 |
| Peter de Paolo | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Cooper Engineering | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| Anthony Gulotta | 3 | 27 | 1 |
| Alfa Corse | 5 | 6 | 1 |
List of all the cars Peter de Paolo drove
Peter de Paolo is linked with 12 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Duesenberg
Best Race Position: 9
Best position in qualification: 13
Total Races: 2
Duesenberg Eight Speedway Roadster
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: 18