George Bailey (racing driver)

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George Vernon Bailey (December 3, 1898[1] – May 7, 1940) was an American racing driver active in the 1930s.[2][3]

Death

Bailey was killed in a crash during practice for the 1940 Indianapolis 500 when his gasoline tank exploded after he spun and hit a wall. Bailey died shortly after.[4]

Bailey became the first competitor to drive a rear-engined car in the Indianapolis 500 when he contested the 1939 race in a Gulf-Miller.[5]

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

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References

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  5. George Bailey, indymotorspeedway.com Template:Webarchive Retrieved 7 December 2015

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