Parnelli Jones

Born: 1933-08-12

Parnelli Jones is an American Race car driver born on August 12, 1933 (Leo) in Texarkana, Arkansas, USA as Rufus Parnell Jones. Family later moved to Torrance, California. He is known as a race car driver & as an actor, he was known for Gone in 60 Seconds (1974), Checkered Flag or Crash (1977) and Dirt (1979). Inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1978. Longtime racecar driver who has won events in stock cars, sports cars, IndyCars, off-road vehicles, and others. (Photo taken from a scene in the movie Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)).

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Gone in 60 Seconds

as Parnelli Jones
Released: 1974-07-28

Insurance investigator Maindrian Pace and his team lead double-lives as unstoppable car thieves....

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The Racing Scene

as Himself
Released: 1969-01-01

The story of James Garner's year with his racing team, from the time he bought the car, and...

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Checkered Flag or Crash

as Self
Released: 1977-05-21

Hard-charging race car driver "Walkaway" Madden, nicknamed so for his history of walking away...

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Rapid Response

as Self
Released: 2019-09-06

Dr. Stephen Olvey and his team develop revolutionary procedures to make motor sports safer for...

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