Dioscoride Lanza (24 April 1898 â 28 October 1977) was an Italian racing driver. He entered 30 races between 1936 and 1955 â of which he started 24 â most of them in a Maserati. He submitted an entry in advance of the 1946 Indianapolis 500, but failed to appear for the event. His best result was a fourth place at the Coppa Ciano Junior.