Paul Russo

Paul Russo (born 10 April 1914 in Kenosha, died 13 February 1976 in Clearwater) was an American racing driver. With one of the longest Indianapolis 500 careers, spanning from 1940 to 1961, Russo entered the race while it was considered a World Championship round in 1950. He qualified eighth and was in the leading pack when he retired from the race with an oil leak. His best Indianapolis result was a second place in 1955, shared with Tony Bettenhausen.

The 1938 AAA Eastern Midget Car champion, he began racing in the AAA championship in 1940. He scored 15 podiums including two victories in 1950 and 1951, with an overall best championship result of fifth position in 1953.

Following a severe accident in the World Sprint Racing Championship while racing a Fiat-Abarth, he was paralyzed from the waist down, ending his career.

Complete Alternative Formula One results

Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	WDC	Points
1950	Paul Russo	Nichels 1950	Offenhauser 3.0 L4s	GBR	MON	500 Ret	SUI	BEL	FRA	ITA	NC	0