Born Alessandro Talamonti, but legally changed his name to Sonny Talamont after immigrating to the US. His mother died during his birth. Sailed alone from Italy to New York at age seven to join his father in Chicago who had immigrated earlier.
Became a well-known and popular race car driver, living in Chicago Heights. Was a mechanic who built and maintained his own race car.
Died in a racing accident at Crown Point Speedway, leaving a wife and three small children.
Became a well-known and popular race car driver, living in Chicago Heights. Was a mechanic who built and maintained his own race car.
Died in a racing accident at Crown Point Speedway, leaving a wife and three small children.
Born Alessandro Talamonti, but legally changed his name to Sonny Talamont after immigrating to the US. His mother died during his birth. Sailed alone from Italy to New York at age seven to join his father in Chicago who had immigrated earlier.
Became a well-known and popular race car driver, living in Chicago Heights. Was a mechanic who built and maintained his own race car.
Died in a racing accident at Crown Point Speedway, leaving a wife and three small children.
Became a well-known and popular race car driver, living in Chicago Heights. Was a mechanic who built and maintained his own race car.
Died in a racing accident at Crown Point Speedway, leaving a wife and three small children.
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