Jimmy Wilburn, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Jimmy Wilburn

American racing driver

Date of Birth: 25-Nov-1908

Date of Death: 26-Aug-1984

Profession: engineer, racing driver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Jimmy Wilburn (November 25, 1908 - August 26, 1984) was an American racecar driver from Los Angeles.
He won a non-points Championship Car race at Lakewood Speedway in March 1946 which is the first known Champ Car race to be held after the end of World War II.
Later that year he drove in the 1946 Indianapolis 500 driving an Alfa Romeo and started 16th and retired after 52 laps with engine trouble, credited with the 19th finishing position.