Larry Cannon
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Larry Cannon (April 13, 1937 - November 6, 1995), was an American racecar driver.
Born in Danville, Illinois, Cannon also died there in 1995, after suffering an embolism. He drove in the USAC and CART Championship Car series, racing in the 1970-1971 and 1973-1981 seasons, with 44 combined career starts, including the Indianapolis 500 in 1974, 1976, and 1980. He finished in the top ten 7 times, with his best finish in 8th position in 1976 at both College Station and Michigan International Speedway.
[edit] Indy 500 results
| Year | Chassis | Engine | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Ford | Failed to Qualify | ||
| 1973 | Offy | Failed to Qualify | ||
| 1974 | Eagle | Offy | 33rd | 24th |
| 1975 | Eagle | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1976 | Eagle | Offy | 10th | 17th |
| 1977 | Eagle | Foyt | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1978 | Wildcat | DGS | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1979 | Wildcat | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1980 | Wildcat | DGS | 14th | 33rd |
| 1981 | Penske | Cosworth | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1983 | Vollstedt | Offy | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1984 | Rattlesnake | Cosworth | Practice Crash |
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