Manny Ayulo

Manny Ayulo
Ayulo, circa 1953
BornManuel Leaonedas Ayulo
(1921-10-20)October 20, 1921
Burbank, California, U.S.
DiedMay 17, 1955(1955-05-17) (aged 33)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Champ Car career
44 races run over 8 years
Years active1948–1955
Best finish2nd – 1954
First race1948 H. H. Wheler Memorial Cup (Arlington)
Last race1954 Silver State Century (Las Vegas)
First win1954 Independence Day Sweepstakes (Darlington)
Last win1954 Milwaukee 200 (Milwaukee)
Wins Podiums Poles
2 9 3
Formula One World Championship career
Active years1950–1955
TeamsKuzma, Kurtis Kraft, Maserati, Lesovsky
Entries6 (4 starts)
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums1
Career points2
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1950 Indianapolis 500
Last entry1955 Indianapolis 500

Manuel Leaonedas Ayulo (October 20, 1921 – May 17, 1955) was an American racecar driver. His efforts, along with those of friend and teammate Jack McGrath, helped establish track roadsters as viable race cars. Ayulo was killed in practice for the 1955 Indianapolis 500 when his car crashed straight into a concrete wall. He was found to have not been wearing a seat belt and his pockets "were filled with wrenches".

Racing record

Complete AAA Championship Car results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Pos Points Ref
1948 Connie Weidell ARL
5		 INDY
DNQ		 34th 100
Bob Estes MIL
DNQ		 LAN MIL SPR MIL DUQ ATL PIK SPR DUQ
1949 Bill Sheffler ARL INDY
28		 MIL TRE SPR MIL DUQ PIK SYR DET SPR LAN SAC DMR NC 0
1950 Bob Weinberg INDY
DNQ		 MIL LAN SPR MIL PIK SYR
DNQ		 DET SPR SAC PHX
DNQ		 BAY
18		 DAR
26		 NC 0
1951 Bob Weinberg INDY
DNQ		 MIL
10		 LAN
4		 DAR
6		 SPR
17		 MIL
17		 DUQ DUQ
6		 PIK SYR
12		 DET
6		 DNC
7		 SJS
DNQ		 PHX
9		 BAY
11		 8th 997.5
Hinkle INDY
3*
1952 Bob Weinberg INDY
20		 MIL
8		 RAL
15		 SPR
16		 MIL
12		 DET
10		 DUQ
8		 PIK SYR
15		 DNC
9		 SJS
12		 19th 320
Lutes Truck Parts PHX
4
1953 Peter Schmidt INDY
13		 MIL
14		 SPR
DNQ		 DET
17		 SPR
2		 MIL
2		 DUQ
2		 PIK SYR
10		 ISF
2		 SAC
12		 PHX
4		 4th 960
1954 Peter Schmidt INDY
13		 MIL
2		 LAN DAR
1		 SPR
DNQ		 MIL
1		 DUQ
DNQ		 PIK SYR
DNQ		 ISF
15		 SAC
12		 PHX
2		 LVG
2		 2nd 1290
1955 Peter Schmidt INDY
DNQ		 MIL LAN SPR MIL DUQ PIK SYR ISF SAC PHX NC 0

* shared drive with Jack McGrath, received 350 points.

Indianapolis 500 results

* shared drive with Jack McGrath.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WDC Pts
1950 Coast Grain Maserati V8RI Offenhauser 4.5 L4 GBR MON 500
DNQ		 SUI BEL FRA ITA NC 0
1951 Jack Hinkle Kurtis Kraft 3000 Offenhauser 4.5 L4 SUI 500
3*		 BEL FRA GBR GER ITA ESP 15th 2
1952 Coast Grain Lesovsky Offenhauser 4.5 L4 SUI 500
20		 BEL FRA GBR GER NED ITA NC 0
1953 Peter Schmidt Kuzma Indy Roadster Offenhauser 4.5 L4 ARG 500
13		 NED BEL FRA GBR GER SUI ITA NC 0
1954 Peter Schmidt Kuzma Indy Roadster Offenhauser 4.5 L4 ARG 500
13		 BEL FRA GBR GER SUI ITA ESP NC 0
1955 Peter Schmidt Kurtis Kraft 500C Offenhauser 4.5 L4 ARG MON 500
DNQ		 BEL NED GBR ITA NC 0
Source:
* Indicates shared drive with Jack McGrath.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Manny Ayulo". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  2. ↑ "California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994". FamilySearch. (registration required)
  3. ↑ "Ayulo critically injured when car runs into wall". The Spartanburg Herald. Associated Press. May 17, 1955.
  4. ↑ "Crash injuries fatal to Indianapolis racer". The Pittsburgh Press. United Press. May 17, 1955.
  5. ↑ "Manny Ayulo". ESPN UK. Archived from the original on October 7, 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Manny Ayulo – 1948 AAA Champ Car Series Results". Racing-reference.info. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Manny Ayulo – 1949 AAA Champ Car Series Results". Racing-reference.info. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Manny Ayulo – 1950 AAA Champ Car Series Results". Racing-reference.info. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Manny Ayulo – 1951 AAA Champ Car Series Results". Racing-reference.info. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Manny Ayulo – 1952 AAA Champ Car Series Results". Racing-reference.info. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Manny Ayulo – 1953 AAA Champ Car Series Results". Racing-reference.info. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Manny Ayulo – 1954 AAA Champ Car Series Results". Racing-reference.info. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Manny Ayulo – 1955 AAA Champ Car Series Results". Racing-reference.info. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  14. ↑ "1951 Indianapolis 500". Racing-reference.info. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Manny Ayulo – AAA / USAC Champ Car Series Results (Indianapolis Motor Speedway)". Racing-reference.info. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Manny Ayulo – Involvement". StatsF1. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  17. ↑ "Features – Traditional Hot Rods". jalopyjournal.com. Retrieved April 24, 2019.