©IMS Phillip van Osten 05/06/2024 at 11:5305/06/2024 at 12:15 Parnelli Jones, a name synonymous with daring wheel-to-wheel competition and relentless pursuit of victory, took his final checkered flag on Tuesday at the age of 90. The legendary racer’s son, PJ, confirmed the news on social media, revealing that Jones - who was the oldest living winner of the Indianapolis 500 - had been battling Parkinson's disease for several years. Born Rufus Parnell Jones in Texarkana, Arkansas in 1933, his passion for racing ignited at the young age of 17 and built a legacy etched not only in the record books but also in the memories of racing enthusiasts worldwide. His 1963 Indy 500 triumph remains a...
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