Johnny Aitken, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American racing driver
Date of Birth: 03-May-1885
Place of Birth: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Date of Death: 15-Oct-1918
Profession: racing automobile driver
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Johnny Aitken
- For others similarly named, see the John Aitken navigation pageJohnny Aitken (May 3, 1885 – October 15, 1918) was an American racecar driver from Indianapolis, who was active in the years prior to World War I.
- Aitken competed in the Indianapolis 500 three times.
- He started the race twice, in 1911 and 1916.
- He led the first lap of the first race (1911).
- Aitken captured the pole position in 1916, but ended up in 15th place (his best finish) that year.
- In the 1915 Indianapolis 500, Aitken drove relief for two drivers, Gil Anderson and Earl Cooper (who ultimately finished 3rd and 4th).
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