Bill Spence

Race car driver, Deceased Person

1906 – 1929

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Who was Bill Spence?

William Spence was an American racecar driver. He was killed in the 1929 Indianapolis 500 after making contact with the inside wall in turn 2. This accident was caught on film by the makers of the 1929 silent film Speedway and the horrific crash can be seen in the last reel.

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Born
Jun 9, 1906
Los Angeles
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
May 30, 1929

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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