1949 AAA Championship Car season
| 1949 AAA Championship Car season | |
|---|---|
| AAA National Championship Trail | |
| Season | |
| Races | 14 |
| Start date | April 24 |
| End date | November 6 |
| Awards | |
| National champion |
 Johnny Parsons
|
| Indianapolis 500 winner |
Bill Holland
|
The 1949 AAA Championship Car season consisted of 14 races, beginning in Arlington, Texas on April 24 and concluding in Del Mar, California on November 6. There were also two non-championship events. The AAA National Champion was Johnnie Parsons, and the Indianapolis 500 winner was Bill Holland. The season was marred by George Metzler's death at Indianapolis in practice, Bill Sheffler's death at Trenton also in practice, and Rex Mays's death in the final race at Del Mar.
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)
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