Nephew of Paul and son of former Indy racer, Joe, Russo died in 2012, after many years of ill-health. After racing, he later became a midget team owner. Fought in both World War 2 and Korea, joining the US Marines in 1941 at the outbreak of the USA's involvement in the hostilities and stayed as a marine until 1958. Eddie lost an eye in a crash at the 1960 Indianapolis 500 and retired thereafter. He eventually married six times.

Biography last updated 31 Jan 2016