Tom Rooney (racing driver)

Thomas Anthony Rooney (November 30, 1881 – February 5, 1939) was an American racing driver.

[1] He made three AAA Championship Car race starts between 1912 and 1916, including the 1916 Indianapolis 500.

He also raced production cars and was a factory superintendent for the car company ReVere.

He entered the 1920 Indianapolis 500 but his entry was declined as he failed his race physical due to previous racing injuries.

[2] His best Championship race finish was second place on the board oval at Sheepshead Bay Race Track.