Johnny White

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Johnny White (January 18, 1932 - December 24, 1977), was an American racecar driver.

Born in Warren, Michigan, White died in Indianapolis, Indiana. He drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1963 and 1964 seasons, with 11 career starts, including the 1964 Indianapolis 500. He finished in the top ten 7 times, with his best finish in 4th position at the 1964 Indianapolis 500, which earned him Rookie of the Year.

[edit] Personal Life

Johnny met and married A woman named Shirley Bates, They lived on the East Side of Indianapolis,IN and started a family while he still began to race full time. They had 5 Children.

Jimmy Buford White, Father of Jeremy White

Jerry Buford White, Father of Jerry White Jr

Jackie Buford White, Father of Jackie "Jr" White

Sandra Lee White, Mother of Jeremy "Johnny Boy" Alan-Hall Crawford(Alleged Soldier in the Indianapolis Mafia) And Ray Douglas Crawford

Cynthia White, Mother of Phillip White, And Thomas White

[edit] Award

He was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1999.