René Thomas (racing driver)
| René Thomas | |||||||
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Thomas at the 1914 Indianapolis 500 | |||||||
| Born | René Alfred Thomas 7 March 1886 Périgueux, Dordogne, France | ||||||
| Died | 23 September 1975 (aged 89) Colombes, Hauts-de-Seine, France | ||||||
| Championship titles | |||||||
| Major victories Indianapolis 500 (1914) | |||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 4 races run over 4 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 6th (1920) | ||||||
| First race | 1914 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
| Last race | 1921 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
| First win | 1914 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
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René Alfred Thomas (7 March 1886 – 23 September 1975) was a French racing driver. Thomas was also a pioneer aviator. He won the 1914 Indianapolis 500.