Howdy Wilcox
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Howard Samuel "Howdy" Wilcox (June 24, 1889 – September 4, 1923) was an American racing driver active in the formative years of auto racing. He won the 1919 Indianapolis 500.
Formative years and family
Wilcox was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, on June 24, 1889. He was preceded in death by his wife, who died in 1918. Wilcox's son, Howard Jr., founded the Little 500 bicycle race, which has been held at Indiana University annually since 1951.[1]
Racing career
In 1911, Wilcox set the world beach racing speed record of 89.23 mph. In 1919, he won the 1919 Indianapolis 500, leading the last 98 laps of the race after starting in the 2nd position.
Death
Wilcox 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.[2]
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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References
External links
- Howdy Wilcox at ChampCarStats.com
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- ↑ Obituary of Howard Wilcox Jr., Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers.
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- 1889 births
- 1923 deaths
- Indianapolis 500 drivers
- Indianapolis 500 polesitters
- Indianapolis 500 winners
- Racing drivers who died while racing
- Sports deaths in Pennsylvania
- People from Crawfordsville, Indiana
- Racing drivers from Indiana
- AAA Championship Car drivers
- 20th-century American sportsmen
- Burials at Crown Hill Cemetery