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George Rice "Joie" Chitwood (April 14, 1912 – January 3, 1988) was an American stuntman, racing driver, and businessman. He is best known as a daredevil in the Joie Chitwood Thrill Show.
Jan 30, 2024 · Joie Chitwood III is the grandson of a famous stuntman and the son of a former Indy and Daytona speedway leader. He now runs the Cognizant Classic, a PGA Tour event in Palm Beach County, after a career in motorsports.
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May 23, 2023 · Former Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard Tournament Director and longtime motorsports executive Joie Chitwood has been named Executive Director of the 2026 Presidents Cup, which will be contested at Medinah Country Club outside of Chicago.
Joie Chitwood was a legendary driver and showman who won two A.A.A. Eastern big car titles and seven Indianapolis 500 appearances. He also created a thrill show that entertained millions of fans around the world.
Jan 30, 2024 · Who is Joie Chitwood III, the interim executive director of Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches? Joie Chitwood, the patriarch of the family, in his Indy 500 race car before the 1946 race at...
Nov 30, 2023 · Joie Chitwood is the interim executive director of the PGA Tour event in Palm Beach County, formerly sponsored by Honda. He is part of a famous auto racing family and has worked for Indy Racing League, ISC and Arnold Palmer Enterprises.
George Rice "Joie" Chitwood (born April 14, 1912 in Denison, Texas – died January 3, 1988 in Tampa, Florida) was a racing driver who competed in the Indianapolis 500. In his final Indy 500, the 1950 race, Chitwood finished fifth in a shared drive with Tony Bettenhausen, scoring one Formula One World Championship point.
