Paul Russo

This article is about the American auto racer. For the Kenyan bank executive, see Paul Russo (banker). For the American diplomat, see Paul A. Russo. For the American artist, see Paul Rousso.
Paul Russo
Russo, circa 1947
BornPaul Frank Russo
(1914-04-14)April 14, 1914
Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedFebruary 13, 1976(1976-02-13) (aged 61)
Clearwater, Florida, U.S.
Champ Car career
81 races run over 22 years
Best finish5th (1953)
First race1940 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last race1962 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
First win1950 Springfield 100 (Springfield)
Last win1951 Detroit 100 (Detroit)
Wins Podiums Poles
2 15 4
Formula One World Championship career
Active years1950–1960
TeamsNichels, Kurtis Kraft
Entries11 (8 starts)
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums1
Career points8.5
Pole positions0
Fastest laps1
First entry1950 Indianapolis 500
Last entry1960 Indianapolis 500

Paul Frank Russo (April 10, 1914 – February 13, 1976) was an American racing driver.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Paul Russo". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  2. ^ Brown, Allen. "Paul Russo". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2024-03-18.