The 1922 AAA National Championship was the premier American open‑wheel racing series sanctioned by the American Automobile Association (AAA) Contest Board, running from March 5 to December 13, 1922. The season consisted of 18 official points‑paying races, with events held on a variety of dirt, brick, and wooden‑board oval tracks across the United States, alongside several non‑championship events like the Syracuse 50. Jimmy Murphy dominated the season, winning the Indianapolis 500 and ultimately capturing the national championship title. Tommy Milton finished second in the championship standings, followed by Harry Hartz in third, highlighting the strong competition among top drivers of the era.
The championship points system required drivers to be running at the finish to score points, and when multiple drivers shared a car during a race, the points were split according to the percentage of the race each driver completed. The 1922 season showcased a mix of high‑speed board tracks and classic dirt ovals, testing both driver skill and machine reliability reflecting the competitive spirit and growing popularity of American auto racing in the early 1920s.
September 16, 1922
