was survived by his wife and four sons (Dale, Dana, David and Darryl). Career awards Thomson was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1996 and the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 1997. Television Appearance Thomson was a contestant on Bud Collyer's "Beat The Clock". Complete AAA/USAC Championship Car results Reference: Indianapolis 500 results World Championship career summary The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Johnny Thomson participated in 8 World Championship races. He started on the pole once, set 1 fastest lead lap, and finished on the podium once, accumulating a total of 10 World Championship points. References External links 1922 births 1960 deaths Indianapolis 500 drivers Indianapolis 500 polesitters National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductees Racing drivers who died while racing Sportspeople from Lowell, Massachusetts Sports deaths in Pennsylvania Racing drivers from Massachusetts AAA Championship Car drivers