Eugene Wesley "Jud" Larson[1] (January 21, 1923 Grand Prairie, Texas – June 11, 1966 Reading, Pennsylvania) was an American racecar driver.
[2] Larson died on June 11, 1966, as a result of injuries sustained in a sprint car crash at the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway in Berks County, Pennsylvania that also claimed the life of Red Riegel.
According to The Kansas City Star, "Authorities said the accident occurred when the wheels of their cars locked during the second lap of the featured event."
[3] Larson was buried at the Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pflugerville, Texas.
Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation.