Olson (constructor)

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Olson was a racing car constructor. Olson cars competed in one round of the FIA World Championship - the 1950 Indianapolis 500. [1]

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References

  1. "Olson". StatsF1. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  2. "Olson - Grands Prix started 1950". StatsF1. Retrieved 3 February 2022.