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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.
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 ...
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.
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.
Feb 14, 2022 · Car Culture. 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...
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...
The competitive versatility of Rufus Parnell Jones is, perhaps, unmatched in all of racing. He won six Indy Car races. He won 25 Sprint Car races. He won 25 Midget races. He won 13 Stock Car races on different circuits. He won the Indianapolis 500. And he won in Off-Road vehicles, and in Sports Cars.
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