John Paul Jr. (racing driver)
John Lee Paul Jr. (February 19, 1960 – December 29, 2020) was an American racing driver. He competed in CART and the Indy Racing League competitions. He was born in Muncie, Indiana. Paul won the 24 Hours of Daytona twice.
He also was known for drug smuggling.[1] In May 1986, Paul Jr. received a five-year sentence for racketeering, with the drug charges dropped.[2]
Paul Jr. died on December 29, 2020 in Los Angeles from problems caused by Huntington's disease, aged 60.[3][4]
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John Paul Jr. became the youngest-ever IMSA champion in 1982.
car that Paul co-drove to second place in 1984 24 Hours of Le Mans
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References
- ↑ Glick, Shav (March 10, 1985). "Promising Driver John Paul Jr. Is Accused of Aiding Father in Smuggling Ring, Making It ... : A Rough Road Ahead". Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1985-03-10/sports/sp-25900_1_john-paul-sr. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- ↑ Staff Writers (May 8, 1986). "SPORTS PEOPLE: Driver Gets 5 Years". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1986/05/08/sports/sports-people-driver-gets-5-years.html. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- ↑ "Sports Car & Indy Car Racer John Paul Jr., 60". Speed Sport. December 30, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ↑ Watkins, Gary (December 30, 2020). "Obituary: Two-time Daytona 24 Hours winner John Paul Jr – 1960–2020". Autosport. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
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