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Jimmy Gleason
Born	James Edward Gleason (1898-02-17)February 17, 1898 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	September 12, 1931(1931-09-12) (aged 33) Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Champ Car career
14 races run over 4 years
Best finish	5th (1931)
First race	1928 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last race	1931 25-mile Heat (Altoona)
First win	1931 25-mile Heat (Altoona)
Wins Podiums Poles 1 3 0

James Edward Gleason (February 17, 1898 – September 12, 1931) was an American racing driver. He was killed while qualifying for a AAA-sanctioned National Championship race at Syracuse, less than a week after he had captured his first Championship Car victory at Altoona.

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Led	Retired
1928	39	21	111.708	13	15	195	43	Magneto
1929	53	23	110.345	21	3	200	0	Running
1930	7	24	93.709	30	28	22	0	Timing gears
1931	33	20	111.400	8	6	200	0	Running
Totals						617	43

Starts	4
Poles	0
Front Row	0
Wins	0
Top 5	1
Top 10	2
Retired	2