Joseph Henry Horan (November 6, 1878 â February 19, 1961) was an American racing driver who competed in the early years of the Indianapolis 500.
Horan was born on November 6, 1878, in Troy, New York. During a practice run for the 1911 Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 1911, he was in an accident and broke his leg. One year later, Horan returned to qualify and drive in the race's second running.