George Bailey

Race car driver, Deceased Person

1900 – 1940

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Who was George Bailey?

George Bailey was an American racecar driver active in the 1930s. He was killed in a crash during practice for the 1940 Indianapolis 500, when his gasoline tank exploded. He lost control of his car and skidded sideways into a concrete wall. It spun back across the track and hit the inside guard rail, causing the gasoline tank to explode.

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Born
Sep 25, 1900
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
May 7, 1940

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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