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Racin' Today » Former Phenom John Paul Jr. Passes Away


John Sturbin | Senior Writer, RacinToday.com Thursday, December 31 2020
A young John Paul Jr. showed big talent in both sports cars and open-wheelers.
IMSA GTP champion and INDYCAR race-winner John Paul Jr., one of the most versatile and star-crossed drivers of his generation, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 after a lengthy battle against Huntington’s disease. He was 60.
Huntington’s is a fatal disorder that breaks down the nerve cells in the brain and deteriorates physical and mental abilities.
A native of Muncie, Ind., Paul made seven Indianapolis 500 starts between 1985 and 1998. His most successful year in the 500 was 1998, when he started 16th, led 39 laps and finished seventh in the No. 81 Team Pelfrey entry in his final start at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. ....

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