John Boling

John Boling
BornJohn Riley Boling
(1895-11-19)November 19, 1895
Bloomfield, Texas, U.S.
DiedJune 28, 1962(1962-06-28) (aged 66)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Champ Car career
2 races run over 2 years
First race1920 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last race1931 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Wins Podiums Poles
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John Riley Boling (November 19, 1895 – June 28, 1962) was an American racing driver.

Of direct Native American ancestry, Boling was the first Native American to race in the Indianapolis 500. Boling is buried in an unmarked grave at Oaklawn Cemetery in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Motorsports career results

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Indianapolis 500 results

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References

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  • Jenkins, Richard. "John Boling".