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Manny Ayulo
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Ayulo, circa 1953
Born Manuel Leaonedas Ayulo
(1921-10-20)October 20, 1921
Burbank, California, U.S.
Died May 17, 1955(1955-05-17) (aged 33)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Champ Car career
44 races run over 8 years
Years active 1948–1955
Best finish 2nd – 1954
First race 1948 H. H. Wheler Memorial Cup (Arlington)
Last race 1954 Silver State Century (Las Vegas)
First win 1954 Independence Day Sweepstakes (Darlington)
Last win 1954 Milwaukee 200 (Milwaukee)
Wins Podiums Poles
2 9 3
Formula One World Championship career
Active years 19501955
Teams Kuzma, Kurtis Kraft, Maserati, Lesovsky
Entries 6 (4 starts)
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podiums 1
Career points 2
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
First entry 1950 Indianapolis 500
Last entry 1955 Indianapolis 500


Manuel Leaonedas Ayulo (October 20, 1921 – May 17, 1955) was an American racecar driver. His efforts, along with those of friend and teammate Jack McGrath, helped establish track roadsters as viable race cars. Ayulo was killed in practice for the 1955 Indianapolis 500 when his car crashed straight into a concrete wall. He was found to have not been wearing a seat belt and his pockets "were filled with wrenches".

Racing record

Complete AAA Championship Car results

Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Pos Points
1948 ARL
5
INDY
DNQ
MIL
DNQ
LAN
MIL SPR MIL DUQ ATL PIK SPR DUQ 34th 100
1949 ARL INDY
28
MIL
TRE
SPR MIL
DUQ
PIK SYR DET SPR LAN SAC
DMR
- 0
1950 INDY
DNQ
MIL
LAN
SPR
MIL
PIK
SYR
DNQ
DET
SPR
SAC
PHX
DNQ
BAY
18
DAR
26
- 0
1951 INDY
DNS
MIL
10
LAN
4
DAR
6
SPR
17
MIL
17
DUQ
DUQ
6
PIK SYR
12
DET
6
DNC
7
SJS
DNQ
PHX
9
BAY
11
8th 997.5
1952 INDY
20
MIL
8
RAL
15
SPR
16
MIL
12
DET
10
DUQ
8
PIK SYR
15
DNC
9
SJS
12
PHX
4
19th 320
1953 INDY
13
MIL
14
SPR
DNQ
DET
17
SPR
2
MIL
2
DUQ
2
PIK SYR
10
ISF
2
SAC
12
PHX
4
4th 960
1954 INDY
13
MIL
2
LAN
DAR
1
SPR
DNQ
MIL
1
DUQ
DNQ
PIK SYR
DNQ
ISF
15
SAC
12
PHX
2
LVG
2
2nd 1.290
1955 INDY
DNQ
MIL LAN SPR MIL DUQ PIK SYR ISF SAC PHX
- 0

Indianapolis 500 results

* shared drive with Jack McGrath

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WDC Pts
1950 Coast Grain Maserati V8RI Offenhauser 4.5 L4 GBR MON 500
DNQ
SUI BEL FRA ITA NC 0
1951 Jack Hinkle Kurtis Kraft 3000 Offenhauser 4.5 L4 SUI 500
3*
BEL FRA GBR GER ITA ESP 15th 2
1952 Coast Grain Lesovsky Offenhauser 4.5 L4 SUI 500
20
BEL FRA GBR GER NED ITA NC 0
1953 Peter Schmidt Kuzma Indy Roadster Offenhauser 4.5 L4 ARG 500
13
NED BEL FRA GBR GER SUI ITA NC 0
1954 Peter Schmidt Kuzma Indy Roadster Offenhauser 4.5 L4 ARG 500
13
BEL FRA GBR GER SUI ITA ESP NC 0
1955 Peter Schmidt Kurtis Kraft 500C Offenhauser 4.5 L4 ARG MON 500
DNQ
BEL NED GBR ITA NC 0
Source:
* Indicates shared drive with Jack McGrath.

See also

  • List of fatalities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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