John Aitken

John Aitken

  • Born

    Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA

  • Died

    15 Oct 1918 (Age 32)

    Indianapolis Marion County, Indiana

    Cause of Death: Pneumonia 

  • Buried

    Crown Hill Cemetery
    Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana,
    Resting in Section 386, Lot 37

  • Impacted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

    Aitken competed in the Indianapolis 500 three times. He started the race twice, in 1911 and 1916. He led the first lap of the first race (1911). Aitken captured the pole position in 1916, but ended up in 15th place (his best finish) that year.