Johnny Thomson

'Johnny Thomson (born 9 April 1922 and died 24 July 1960) was an American racecar driver who participated in eight Indianapolis 500 races between and . During this period, the Indianapolis 500 was included in the Formula One championship.
He qualified for pole position in the 1959 Indianapolis 500, but lost the race lead to Rodger Ward in the first half of the race. However, he finished on the podium in 3rd place and set the fastest lap of the race.
Thomson was killed in an accident while participating in a race at the Great Allentown Fair on September 24, 1960.
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==Formula One Statistical Overview==
===Formula One Record===
Year	Entrant 	Team	Points	Pos.
 	Dr. R.N. Sabourin 	 	0 	NC
 	H.A. Chapman 	 	0 	NC
 	Peter Schmidt 	 	3 	16th
 	Peter Schmidt 	 	0 	NC
 	D-A Lubricants Racing 	 	0 	NC
 	D-A Lubricants Racing 	 	0 	NC
 	Racing Associates 	 	5 	12th
 	Adams Quarter Horse Racing	 	2 	23rd
===Career Statistics===
===Career Results===
==Notes==
Category:Drivers
Category:Indianapolis 500-only Drivers
Category:United States Drivers
Category:1922 births
Category:1960 deaths
Category:1953 Début Drivers
Category:Del Roy Drivers
Category:Nichels Drivers
Category:Kuzma Drivers
Category:Kurtis Kraft Drivers
Category:Lesovsky Drivers
Category:Deceased Drivers