Tommy Ivo (born April 18, 1936 in Denver, Colorado), also known as "TV Tommy," is an actor and drag racer, who was active in the 1960s racing community. In the late 1950's, Ivo raced a twin (side by side) Buick engined dragster. It was unique in appearance and won numerous races. Later he designed a four-engine dragster, but the National Hot Rod Association ruled it the first "exhibition" dragster, so he was unable to race it. Wikipedia
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After his acting career ended, "TV" Tommy Ivo became a professional race car driver, competing in Top Fuel Dragsters and Nitro Funny Cars. Started as a tap dancer and singer in Denver at age 3. With such skills, Tommy was groomed by Republic Studios to be www.imdb.com/name/nm0412443/
