Jim Trueman

Trueman during practice at the 1986 Indy 500

James R. Trueman (May 25, 1935 – June 11, 1986) was an American businessman and automobile racing team owner. His most successful business ventures were Red Roof Inn motels and the Truesports racing team. Bobby Rahal won the 1986 Indianapolis 500 for the team. Eleven days after the victory, Trueman succumbed to colon cancer[1] and died at the age of 51.[2]

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  2. ^ "1986 Indianapolis 5 Yearbook". Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. 1986.