Elmer Thomas Shannon (February 2, 1892 – February 14, 1961) was an American racing driver. The 1919 Indianapolis 500 was his only AAA Championship Car start. Although he entered a race at the Sheepshead Bay Race Track later that year his car did not arrive.[1] He was primarily a mechanic, engineer, and car builder.[2]

Elmer T. Shannon
BornElmer Thomas Shannon
(1892-02-02)February 2, 1892
Ashland, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedFebruary 14, 1961(1961-02-14) (aged 69)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Champ Car career
1 race run over 1 year
First race1919 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Wins Podiums Poles
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Motorsports career results

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Indianapolis 500 results

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References

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  1. ^ Elmer Shannon, Champ Car Stats, Retrieved 2010-06-17
  2. ^ Jenkins, Richard. Elmer T. Shannon, Old Racing Cars, Retrieved 2010-06-17
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