Tags: Motorsport Racer, Racing Driver.
Jimmy Wilburn (November 25 1908 – August 26 1984) was an American racecar driver from Los Angeles. He won a non-points Championship Car race at Lakewood Speedway in March 1946 which is the first known Champ Car race to be held after the end of World War II. Later that year he drove in the 1946 Indianapolis 500 driving an Alfa Romeo and started 16th and retired after 52 laps with engine trouble credited with the 19th finishing position.