X-Nico

2 unusual facts about Ralph DePalma


Biccari

Ralph DePalma (Biccari, 1882 - South Pasadena, 1956), American race car driver

Ralph DePalma

Ralph DePalma had a small role in the 1920 Hollywood film, High Speed and in 1924 played the part of the Champion in an action/drama written by Wilfred Lucas titled Racing for Life.


West Des Moines, Iowa

Ralph DePalma, winner of the Indianapolis 500 that year, was one of at least a dozen drivers vying for the $10,000 purse.


see also