| Joe Caccia | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | Giuseppe Caccia January 19, 1898 Naples, Italy |
| Died | May 26, 1931 (aged 33) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Injuries from racing accident |
Joseph Caccia (born Giuseppe Caccia; January 19, 1898 – May 26, 1931) was an American racecar driver. He was killed in a practice crash for the 1931 Indianapolis 500 along with riding mechanic Clarence Grove, when he crashed his car at turn 2, causing it to vault a wall, hit a tree, and catch on fire.[1][2]
Indianapolis 500 results
See also
- List of fatalities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
References
- ^ "Joe Caccia". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
- ^ "Auto race driver killed in trial". Nashua Telegraph. Associated Press. May 26, 1931.
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