Milton Jones (often seen as M. C. Jones, August 4, 1894[1] – May 27, 1932) was an American racing driver.[2]
| Milton Jones | |||||||
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| Born | Milton Jones August 4, 1894 Plymouth, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | May 27, 1932 (aged 37) Speedway, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 4 races run over 2 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 17th (1931) | ||||||
| First race | 1931 Altoona 100 (Altoona) | ||||||
| Last race | 1931 25-mile Race (Altoona) | ||||||
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Biography edit
Jones was born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania. Jones was a motorcycle rider and toured the country in a motordrome act with his wife Molly "the Mile-a-Minute Girl"; Jones was known by the nickname "Dare Devil Jones". They had a son, Milton Jones Jr.
Jones was killed in a crash at Indianapolis, Indiana, during a practice run for the 1932 Indianapolis 500.[3][4]
Jones lived in Cleveland at the time of his death. He was buried in Acacia Masonic Memorial Park in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.[5]
References edit
- ^ Indiana Death Certificate
- ^ Roberts, James. "BBC - Wales History: The mystery of MC Jones' need for speed". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ "Racers Injured Cars Damaged". The Indianapolis News. May 27, 1932. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Sturm, William F. (May 28, 1932). "Jones Also Dies of Speedway Injuries Second In Two Days To Crash At Southeast Track Turn". The Indianapolis News. p. 10. Retrieved April 28, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Vigil, Vicki Blum (2007). Cemeteries of Northeast Ohio: Stones, Symbols & Stories. Cleveland, OH: Gray & Company, Publishers. ISBN 978-1-59851-025-6
