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  1. Rufus Parnell "Parnelli" Jones (born August 12, 1933) is an American former professional racing driver and racing team owner. He is notable for his accomplishments while competing in the Indianapolis 500 and the Baja 1000 desert race, and the Trans-Am Championship series.

  2. May 20, 2023 · Published May 20, 2023 04:00 AM. INDIANAPOLIS -- Thursday marked the 60th anniversary of a legendary moment in Indy 500 history for Parnelli Jones. After becoming the first driver to top the 150 mph barrier in Indianapolis 500 Qualifications a year earlier, Jones won his second consecutive Indy 500 pole on May 18, 1963.

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  3. Feb 13, 2013 · Parnelli Jones. Rufus Parnell "Parnelli" Jones, of Palos Verdes, California, was born in Texarkana, Arkansas, in 1933 but moved to Fallbrook, California (near San Diego, known as the Avocado ...

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  5. May 7, 2020 · Catching up with Parnelli Jones. By. Jerry Bonkowski. Published May 7, 2020 06:00 AM. ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group. While he may be known more for his wins in the Indianapolis 500 and the Baja 1000, it was stock car racing that helped Parnelli Jones on the path to become the racing legend he is.

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  6. Feb 14, 2022 · Parnelli Jones: The Ultimate Racing Hero. In an era of versatile, no-nonsense drivers, Jones proved to be the whole thing. By John Pearley Huffman Published: Feb 14, 2022. Save Article. The...

  7. Oct 24, 2013 · Parnelli Jones: What I'd Do Differently. Jones, 80, was one of the most versatile racers from a generation of versatile racers. He won the 1963 Indy 500 and was a winner in virtually everything...

  8. May 18, 2023 · By Marshall Pruett | May 18, 2023 2:07 PM ET. One of the Indianapolis 500’s all-time badasses was in a delightful mood on the 60th anniversary of his pole-winning run in 1963. Parnelli Jones would take his second consecutive Indy 500 pole — lapping the Speedway at an average of 151.153mph — on May 18, 1963, which also ranked as a new ...

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