Manuel Ayulo

Manuel Leaonedas Ayulo (born 20 October 1921 in Burbank, died 16 May 1955 in Indianapolis) was an American racing driver. Sometimes credited with popularising racing roadsters, Ayulo began his AAA career in 1948. In his early involvement, he competed in the Indianapolis 500 in 1950 and 1951, both times while it was a World Championship event, with a best result of ninth place in 1951. Steadily improving over the following years, he scored nine AAA podiums including two race wins and a runner-up spot in the 1954 championship. Sadly, he was killed in qualifying for the Indy 500 in 1955 at the age of 33.

Complete Alternate Formula One results

Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	WDC	Pts.
1950	Coast Grain	Maserati 8CTF	Offenhauser 3.0 L4s	GBR	MON	500 Ret	SUI	BEL	FRA	ITA		NC	0
1951	Scuderia Platé-Varzi	Kuzma Indy Roadster	Maserati 4CL 1.5 L4s	MON	500 9	BEL	FRA	GBR	GER	NED	ITA	NC	0