Tom Rooney (racing driver), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Tom Rooney (racing driver)

American racing driver

Date of Birth: 30-Nov-1881

Place of Birth: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 05-Feb-1939

Profession: engineer, racing automobile driver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Tom Rooney (30 November 1881 – 5 February 1939) was an American racecar driver.
He made three AAA Championship Car race starts between 1912 and 1916, including the 1916 Indianapolis 500.
He also raced production cars and was a factory superintendent for the car company ReVere.
He entered the 1920 Indianapolis 500 but his entry was declined as he failed his race physical due to previous racing injuries.
His best Championship race finish was second place on the board oval at Sheepshead Bay Race Track.