1936 AAA Championship Car season

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1936 AAA Championship Car season
AAA National Championship Trail
Season
Races4
Start dateMay 30
End dateOctober 12
Awards
National champion Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Mauri Rose
Indianapolis 500 winner Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Louis Meyer
  1935
1937  

The 1936 AAA Championship Car season consisted of four races, beginning in Speedway, Indiana on May 30 and concluding in Westbury, New York on October 12. There were three non-championship events. The AAA National Champion was Mauri Rose, and the Indianapolis 500 winner was Louis Meyer.

Contents

Al Gordon and his driving mechanic Spider Matlock died at Ascot during the non-championship race. [1]

Schedule and results

RndDateRace NameTrackLocationTypePole PositionWinning Driver
NCJanuary 12 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Oakland 150 Oakland Speedway San Leandro, California Dirt Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Babe Stapp Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Al Gordon
NCJanuary 26 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ascot 125 Legion Ascot Speedway Alhambra, California Dirt Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Rex Mays
1May 30 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg International 500 Mile Sweepstakes Indianapolis Motor Speedway Speedway, Indiana Brick Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Rex Mays Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Louis Meyer
2June 20 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Goshen 100 Good Time Park Goshen, New York Dirt Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg George Connor Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Rex Mays
NCAugust 22 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Springfield 100 Illinois State Fairgrounds Springfield, Illinois Dirt Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg George Connor Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Wilbur Shaw
3September 15 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Syracuse 100 New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse, New York Dirt Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Russ Snowberger Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Mauri Rose
4October 12 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg George Vanderbilt Cup Roosevelt Raceway Westbury, New York Road Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg Antonio Brivio Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg Tazio Nuvolari
  Dirt/Brick Oval
  Road Course/Hill Climb
  Non-championship race

Final points standings

Note: Drivers had to be running at the finish to score points. Points scored by drivers sharing a ride were split according to percentage of race driven. Starters were not allowed to score points as relief drivers, if a race starter finished the race in another car, in a points scoring position, those points were awarded to the driver who had started the car.
The final standings based on reference. [2]

PosDriver INDY
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GOS
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SYR
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ROR
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Pts
1 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Mauri Rose 4618610
2 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Louis Meyer 1*13DNQ600
3 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ted Horn 2DNQDNQ36450
4 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Doc MacKenzie 33362
5 Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg Tazio Nuvolari  RY 1*360
6 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Wilbur Shaw 721245319.8
7 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Chet Miller 5DNQ26300
8 Flag of France.svg Jean-Pierre Wimille  R 2270
9 Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg Antonio Brivio  R 3240
10 Flag of France.svg Raymond Sommer  R 4210
11 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Rex Mays 1513*DNQ200
12 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ray Pixley  R 6200
13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Pat Fairfield  R 5180
14 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg George Barringer 8150
15 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg George Connor 1014231140
16 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Bill Cummings 3311137120
17 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Kelly Petillo 3118
18 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Jimmy Snyder 307437110
19 Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg Carlo Felice Trossi  R 6102
20 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Zeke Meyer 9DNS100
21 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Frank Brisko 20952780
22 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Floyd Roberts 19470
23 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Billy Winn 265*93260
24 Flag of France.svg Philippe Étancelin  R 960
25 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Bob Sall 6DNS50
26 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frederick McEvoy  R 648
27 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Chet Gardner 298142130
28 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Deacon Litz 23151030
29 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Shorty Cantlon 14DNQ73810.2
30 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Babe Stapp 24103510
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Russ Snowberger DNQ128330
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Floyd Davis DNQ10390
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Henry Banks DNQ11200
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Freddie Winnai 11DNQDNP0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Chuck Tabor  R DNQ110
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Emil Andres 18120
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ralph Hepburn 120
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Harry McQuinn 130
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Francis Curzon  R 130
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Dave Evans DNQ140
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Lewis  R 150
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Rick Decker DNQ160
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Doc Williams  R 160
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Lou Moore 17DNQ0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Al Putnam  R DNQ170
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Teddy Rayson  R 180
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Roy Lake  R 190
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Al Miller 210
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Tony Gulotta 22240
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Cliff Bergere 220
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Gus Zarka  R 220
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Bob Swanson  R 230
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Phil Shafer DNQ250
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Frank McGurk  R 26DNQ0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Louis Tomei 27DNQDNQ300
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Herb Ardinger 280
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Lewis Balus  R 280
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ted Chamberlain290
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Johnny Seymour 31DNS0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Fred Frame 320
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Joel Thorne  R DNPDNQDNS340
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Tony Willman  R 400
- Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg Giuseppe Farina  R 410
- Flag of France.svg Raphaël Bethenod  R 420
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Overton Phillips  R 430
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Milt Marion DNQDNQ440
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg George Wingerter DNQDNQDNQDNS0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg John CrowDNS0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Louis Kimmer DNS0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Frankie Beeder DNS0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ben Brandfon DNS0
- Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sidney Cotton DNS0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Billy Devore DNS0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Goldie Gardner DNS0
- Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg Attilio Marinoni DNS0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ray CarterDNQDSQ0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg George Bailey DNQ0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Dusty Fahrnow DNQ0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Harry HuntDNQ0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Roy PainterDNQ0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Overton Snell DNQ0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Walt Brown DNQ0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Jack Moon DNQ0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Bill Schindler DNQ0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Gene Pirong DNQ0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Bob Zauer DNQ0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Mike CarusoDNQ0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg John Cebula DNQ0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Luther Johnson Wth0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Lucky Teter DNP0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Lemuel Ladd DNP0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Don MooreDNP0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg John Moretti DNP0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Frank Wearne DNP0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Don Durfer DSQ0
- Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Charles Tramison DSQ0
PosDriver INDY
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GOS
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SYR
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ROR
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Pts
ColorResult
GoldWinner
Silver2nd place
Bronze3rd place
Green4th & 5th place
Light Blue6th-10th place
Dark BlueFinished
(Outside Top 10)
PurpleDid not finish
(Ret)
RedDid not qualify
(DNQ)
BrownWithdrawn
(Wth)
BlackDisqualified
(DSQ)
WhiteDid not start
(DNS)
BlankDid not
participate
(DNP)
Not competing
In-line notation
Bold Pole position
ItalicsRan fastest race lap
*Led most race laps
Rookie of the Year
Rookie

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References

  1. "1936 Asot 125".
  2. "1936 AAA National Championship Trail".

See also