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Manny Ayulo
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Ayulo, circa 1953
Born Manuel Leaonedas Ayulo
(1921-10-20)October 20, 1921
Burbank, California, U.S.
Died May 17, 1955(1955-05-17) (aged 33)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Champ Car career
44 races run over 8 years
Years active 1948–1955
Best finish 2nd – 1954
First race 1948 H. H. Wheler Memorial Cup (Arlington)
Last race 1954 Silver State Century (Las Vegas)
First win 1954 Independence Day Sweepstakes (Darlington)
Last win 1954 Milwaukee 200 (Milwaukee)
Wins Podiums Poles
2 9 3
Formula One World Championship career
Active years 1950–1955
Teams Kuzma, Kurtis Kraft, Maserati, Lesovsky
Entries 6 (4 starts)
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podiums 1
Career points 2
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
First entry 1950 Indianapolis 500
Last entry 1955 Indianapolis 500


Manuel Leaonedas Ayulo (October 20, 1921 – May 17, 1955) was an American racecar driver. His efforts, along with those of friend and teammate Jack McGrath, helped establish track roadsters as viable race cars. Ayulo was killed in practice for the 1955 Indianapolis 500 when his car crashed straight into a concrete wall. He was found to have not been wearing a seat belt and his pockets "were filled with wrenches".

Racing record

Complete AAA Championship Car results

Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Pos Points
1948 ARL
5		 INDY
DNQ		 MIL
DNQ		 LAN
 MIL SPR MIL DUQ ATL PIK SPR DUQ 34th 100
1949 ARL INDY
28		 MIL
 TRE
 SPR MIL
 DUQ
 PIK SYR DET SPR LAN SAC
 DMR
 - 0
1950 INDY
DNQ		 MIL
 LAN
 SPR
 MIL
 PIK
 SYR
DNQ		 DET
 SPR
 SAC
 PHX
DNQ		 BAY
18		 DAR
26		 - 0
1951 INDY
DNS		 MIL
10		 LAN
4		 DAR
6		 SPR
17		 MIL
17		 DUQ
 DUQ
6		 PIK SYR
12		 DET
6		 DNC
7		 SJS
DNQ		 PHX
9		 BAY
11		 8th 997.5
1952 INDY
20		 MIL
8		 RAL
15		 SPR
16		 MIL
12		 DET
10		 DUQ
8		 PIK SYR
15		 DNC
9		 SJS
12		 PHX
4		 19th 320
1953 INDY
13		 MIL
14		 SPR
DNQ		 DET
17		 SPR
2		 MIL
2		 DUQ
2		 PIK SYR
10		 ISF
2		 SAC
12		 PHX
4		 4th 960
1954 INDY
13		 MIL
2		 LAN
 DAR
1		 SPR
DNQ		 MIL
1		 DUQ
DNQ		 PIK SYR
DNQ		 ISF
15		 SAC
12		 PHX
2		 LVG
2		 2nd 1.290
1955 INDY
DNQ		 MIL LAN SPR MIL DUQ PIK SYR ISF SAC PHX
 - 0

Indianapolis 500 results

* shared drive with Jack McGrath

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WDC Pts
1950 Coast Grain Maserati V8RI Offenhauser 4.5 L4 GBR MON 500
DNQ		 SUI BEL FRA ITA NC 0
1951 Jack Hinkle Kurtis Kraft 3000 Offenhauser 4.5 L4 SUI 500
3*		 BEL FRA GBR GER ITA ESP 15th 2
1952 Coast Grain Lesovsky Offenhauser 4.5 L4 SUI 500
20		 BEL FRA GBR GER NED ITA NC 0
1953 Peter Schmidt Kuzma Indy Roadster Offenhauser 4.5 L4 ARG 500
13		 NED BEL FRA GBR GER SUI ITA NC 0
1954 Peter Schmidt Kuzma Indy Roadster Offenhauser 4.5 L4 ARG 500
13		 BEL FRA GBR GER SUI ITA ESP NC 0
1955 Peter Schmidt Kurtis Kraft 500C Offenhauser 4.5 L4 ARG MON 500
DNQ		 BEL NED GBR ITA NC 0
Source:
* Indicates shared drive with Jack McGrath.

See also

  • List of fatalities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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