Johnny Parsons

Johnny Parsons
Parsons in 2014
NationalityUnited States American
BornJohn Wayne Parsons
(1944-08-26) August 26, 1944 (age 80)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Champ Car career
102 races run over 26 years
Years active1969-1989, 1991-1995
Best finish10th – 1976
First race1969 Golden State 100 (Sacramento)
Last race1991 Miller Genuine Draft 200 (Milwaukee)
Wins Podiums Poles
0 2 2
IndyCar Series career
4 races run over 2 years
Best finish17th – 1996
First race1996 Indy 200 at Walt Disney World (Orlando)
Last race1996 Las Vegas 500K (Las Vegas)
Wins Podiums Poles
0 0 0

John Wayne Parsons[1][2] (born August 26, 1944 in Van Nuys, California) is an American race car driver. He is the son of 1950 Indianapolis 500 winner Johnnie Parsons. He drove Indy cars in the USAC National Championship, and also drove USAC championship dirt cars. Parsons made twelve starts at the Indianapolis 500, with a best finish of 5th in 1977 and 1985.

  1. ^ "Johnny Parsons". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  2. ^ 1975 Indianapolis 500 Radio Broadcast - Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network (May 25, 1975)