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Joe James (May 23, 1925 Saucier, Mississippi – November 5, 1952 San Jose, California) was an American racecar driver. He was killed during a champ car race at San Jose Speedway.

Indy 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Retired
1951	26	30	134.098	10	33	8	Drive shaft
1952	14	16	134.953	22	13	200	Running
Totals						208

Starts	2
Poles	0
Front Row	0
Wins	0
Top 5	0
Top 10	0
Retired	1

World Championship career summary

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

Award

He was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1997.

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