Howdy Wilcox
Howard Samuel Wilcox | |
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 Wilcox circa 1919 | |
| Born | June 24, 1889 |
| Died | September 4, 1923 (aged 34) |
| Cause of death | Car crash |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Howdy Wilcox I |
Howard Samuel Wilcox (June 24, 1889 – September 4, 1923) was an American racecar driver active in formative years of auto racing.
Biography[]
He was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on June 24, 1889.
Wilcox won the 1919 Indianapolis 500, leading the last 98 laps of the race after starting in the 2nd position.
He died on September 4, 1923 at Altoona Speedway board track in Tyrone, Pennsylvania in a car crash. He was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.[1] Wilcox's wife had died the year before. Wilcox's son, Howard Jr., founded the Little 500 bicycle race, which has been held at Indiana University annually since 1951.[2]
Indy 500 results[]
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References[]
- ^ "Indianapolis Auto greats" (PDF). Celebrating Automotive Heritage at Crown Hill Cemetery. Crown Hill Cemetery. 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-09-13. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
- ^ Obituary of Howard Wilcox Jr., Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers.
External links[]
- Howdy Wilcox at ChampCarStats.com
- Howdy Wilcox at Find a Grave
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- Indianapolis 500 drivers
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- Sports deaths in Pennsylvania
- People from Crawfordsville, Indiana
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- AAA Championship Car drivers
- Burials at Crown Hill Cemetery
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