Oscar Gould Ridlon (August 6, 1905 – July 29, 1973) was an American racing driver.[1] Primarily competing in midgets,[2] he also competed in several big car races that populated the anomalous American Automobile Association (AAA) sanctioned National Championship in 1946.[1] After his racing career, Ridlon worked as a promoter of modified racing in Maine and Massachusetts.[2]

Oscar Ridlon
BornOscar Gould Ridlon
(1905-08-06)August 6, 1905
Princeton, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJuly 29, 1973(1973-07-29) (aged 67)
Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
Champ Car career
3+ races run over 1 year
Best finish52nd (1946)
First race1946 Thompson Race #1 (Thompson)
Last race1946 Thompson Race #3 (Thompson)
First win1946 Thompson Race #1 (Thompson)
Last win1946 Thompson Race #2 (Thompson)
Wins Podiums Poles
2 2 0

References

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  1. ^ a b "Oscar Ridlon". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  2. ^ a b Janisaitis, John A. (August 2, 1973). "Big Engines Fading Out". Springfield Daily News. Springfield, MA. p. 28.
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