Jack Tower

Race car driver, Athlete

1888 – 1985

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Who was Jack Tower?

Edward J. Towers also known as Jack Tower was an American racecar driver and riding mechanic. He lived in Flint, Michigan. Tower was the fastest qualifier at the 1913 Indianapolis 500, but started from the back row as the grid was determined by a blind draw. In addition to his racing career, Tower served in the U.S. Army in World War I and World War II, achieving the rank of Colonel

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Born
Feb 24, 1888
Newark
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Nov 1, 1985
West Orange

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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