Eugene Wesley (Jud) Larson (January 21, 1923

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– June 11, 1966

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) was an American

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. Larson drove in the USAC

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series, racing in the 1956-1959 and 1964-1965 seasons with 53 starts, including the 1958 and 1959

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races. He finished in the top ten 38 times, with 7 victories. Larson died as a result of injuries sustained in a

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crash that also claimed the life of Red Riegel. Larson is buried at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pflugerville, Texas.

Complete AAA/USAC Championship Car results

Indianapolis 500 results

World Championship career summary

The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Jud Larson participated in 2 World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.

Awards

He was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1992.

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* 1923 births 1966 deaths Indianapolis 500 drivers Racing drivers who died while racing National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductees Sports deaths in Pennsylvania People from Grand Prairie, Texas Racing drivers from Dallas Racing drivers from Texas {{US-autoracing-bio-stub