Which Hollywood actor died in 1955 when his car collided with another car near Cholane, California?
Death of James Dean Death of James Dean The death of Hollywood actor James Dean occurred on September 30, 1955, near Cholame, California. Dean had previously competed in several auto racing events, and was traveling to a sports car racing competition when his car crashed at the junction of California State Route 46 (former 466) and California State Route 41. He was 24 years old. In April 1954, after securing the co-starring role of Cal Trask in "East of Eden," James Dean purchased a 1955 Triumph Tiger T110 "650 cc" motorcycle and, later, a used red 1953 MG TD Midget sports car. In March
1955 AAA Championship Car season the AAA National Championship; USAC sanctioned the series starting the next year. Note: The points became the car, when not only one driver led the car, the relieved driver became small part of the points. Points for driver method: (the points for the finish place) / (number the lap when completed the car) * (number the lap when completed the driver) 1955 AAA Championship Car season The 1955 AAA Championship Car season consisted of 11 races, beginning in Speedway, Indiana on May 30 and concluding in Phoenix, Arizona on November 6. There was also one non-championship event in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.