1936 AAA Championship Car Season
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The 1936 AAA Championship Car season consisted of four races, beginning in
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on May 30 and concluding in Westbury, New York on October 12. There were also three non-championship events. The
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National Champion was
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winner was
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Schedule and results


Leading National Championship standings


References

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See also

* 1936 Indianapolis 500 {{AAA Championship Car seasons AAA Championship Car season AAA Championship Car 1936 in American motorsport