Yes, the indy 500 is the greatest spectacle in racing, and mario and dario and milk and. Cantlon was killed while racing in the 1947 indianap file in this may 29, 2011, file photo, indycar driver dan wheldon, of england, douses himself with. After funeral services in indianapolis, he was taken to detroit, michigan, where a. Profile for racing driver shorty cantlon from united states.
Highlights from the 18th running of the indianapolis 500. The race was part of the 1936 aaa championship car season. The car competed at indianapolis from 19301941 and 19461947. Death a grim chapter in the storied history of the indianapolis 500. In 1930 cantlon finished 2nd in the aaa driving championship. The 24th international 500mile sweepstakes race was held at the indianapolis motor speedway on saturday, may 30, 1936.
Whites driver was shorty cantlon and duke smale was the riding mechanic. But the race was marred by yet another death, to driver shorty cantlon. In 1947, cantlon was racing in his 12th indy 500 and felt he was going to win it. Deaths at indianapolis motor speedway over the years. In 1932, he missed racing at indy because hed broken his leg in a race on the west coast. The 1934 indy 500 field by goodcaptainclack on deviantart. Feb 17, 2015 shorty cantlon miller schofield spl stevensmiller finished 2nd 1930 indianapolis 500. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Marshall had actually been seriously hurt in a crash in the 1930 race. Race 1947 indianapolis 500 was part of the 1947 aaa national championship and was won by mauri rose on 19470530 00. William shorty cantlon, of detroit, racing driver who entered in the 500mile memorial day classic in indianapolis on may 25, 1934. When the founders of the indianapolis motor speedway drew up the plans for the indianapolis motor speedway, the indianapolis star was there and weve. Cantlon swerved into the outside retaining wall to avoid a spinning car and was killed instantly.
He set an official worlds record with a supercharged car. He was an accomplished race car driver familiar to racing fans, who especially admired the grit of this plucky little man of 5 4. Click on the number of races to see individual races for that year. Cantlon returned to the indy 500 when the speedway reopened in 1946 and qualified. Billy arnold, apparently the only man ever to take the lead of the indianapolis 500 race on the third lap and hold it to victory, died yesterday of a cerebral hemorrhage. After his body was removed, cantlon s car was left. International 500 mile sweepstakes indianapolis motor speedway 2. Kreis was a construction contractor and commercial airline pilot who had first come to the speedway in 1925. Indianapolis motor speedway deaths 1947 shorty cantlon.
The indianapolis 500 is one of the biggest events in auto racing each. Associated press, may 31, 1935, as seen on sports page 19 of the new york times. The following year cummings began to experience some success as he raced the deluxe taxi frontenac ford big car on the dangerous hoosier outlaw circuit with such legends as frank sweigert, ira hall, francis quinn, bill mccoy, and. William cantlon fatal accident at indy 500 may 30, 1947 william.
Wikimedia commons has media related to indy 500 drivers. Billman died after a crash in the 1933 indianapolis 500 auto race. Meyer, who won the 1936 indy 500, is the first threetime. Only the 1938 indianapolis 500 had been completed in a faster total time as of 1947.
Veteran driver albert peter kreis, a native of knoxville, tennessee, was planning to qualify for his 7th indy 500 start. The youngest of six children and raised in detroit, shorty cantlon had a reputation as a ruthless overtaker who sometimes ended in the wall when his opponent did not readily cede the position. A young and enthusiastic driver, he raced in dirt track racing for a couple of years. Death a grim chapter in storied history of the indy 500. He was killed on may 30, 1947, while racing in the 1947 indianapolis 500 on lap 40 after swerving into the outside retaining wall to avoid the spinning car of bill holland, who recovered from the spin to finish second. Open wheel icons showcasing 25 vintage indy cars during. In 1947, cantlon was racing in his 12th indy 500 and felt. Race 1930 indianapolis 500 was part of the 1930 aaa national championship and was won by billy arnold on 19300530 00. Five of the craziest engines ever to run the indy 500. William andrew shorty cantlon 19041947 find a grave. This would eventually lead to his competing in the indy 500. This 1929 photo provided by indianapolis motor speedway shows bill spence.
Click on the site to see shorty cantlons career results at that track glossary. Indianapolis 500 winning drivers indianapolis motor speedway. The race is remembered for three noteworthy indy traditions getting their start. William andrew shorty cantlon 19041947 find a grave memorial. Arnold became the first driver to win the race in less than five hours without a relief driver and the second to average more. This engine was entered in the 1947 indy 500 by owner louis rassey and driver shorty cantlon. Indy 500 snake pit presented by coors light the indianapolis 500 presented by gainbridge has been rescheduled for august 23 due to the covid19 pandemic. At indy 500, paralyzed driver will steer by head tilts. It was memorial day 1911, the first running of the indianapolis 500mile race. Cantlon was competing in his 11th indy 500, and had earned the fifth starting spot. In his first 500 in 1934, bailey flew over the wall on lap 12 and was slightly injured. He raced in five 500s altogether, but never finished a race. The race was marred by a 41st lap crash that claimed the life of shorty cantlon.
After funeral services in indianapolis, he was taken to detroit, michigan, where a second funeral service was held at st. As a result of this change, we have also made the unfortunate, but unavoidable decision to cancel race weekend concerts, including the snake pit presented by coors light, featuring martin garrix, galantis, rezz, steve aoki, and yellow claw. Many of the dangerous risks in indy car racing are eliminated by design. Bill cummings the son of a race car driver, began his racing career on motorcycles but switched to racing big cars during 1926. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. Before shorty cantlon first appeared in indianapolis in 1928 as a relief driver, he had spent six years on dirt tracks. Given name was william, and although he was often listed as from paris, illinois, he was born further north in the state. Cantlon was a west coast hot shoe who had finished 4th in the 1930 indianapolis 500. Another notable competitor was william shorty cantlon, a 43year old veteran driving lou rasseys auto shippers special. Killed in the 1947 indianapolis 500, when he hit the wall after trying to avoid an accident. Indy 500 historical stats indianapolis motor speedway. In 1939, bailey made history by qualifying the first rearengined car in the. One of the more interesting displays is 1930 indianapolis 500 rookie shorty cantlons twoman miller. Tragedy struck in practice again for the 34 500, however.
Front, a miller driven by william shorty cantlon in 1930, has more indy 500 starts than any other car in the history of the indy 500, is under restoration at dumans turn 4 restorations, 489. Indy 500 snake pit presented by coors light the indianapolis 500 presented by. Tossing aside any thought of running a conservative race he charged to 4th position by lap 10. Early racing career he started racing on the dirt tracks of the midwest during the mid1920s before making his debut in what is now the. In 1953, carl scarborough became the first driver to be killed from heat exhaustion. Killed during the running of the 1947 indianapolis 500. As a result of this change, we have also made the unfortunate, but unavoidable decision to cancel race weekend concerts, including the snake pit presented by coors light, featuring martin garrix, galantis. Driver shorty cantlon career statistics racingreference.
Driver shorty cantlon 1935 aaa champ car series results. Indianapolis 500 driver deaths drivers killed during race 15 1909william bourque, springfield, massachusetts 1919louis lecocq, france arthur thurman, washington, d. He worked as a used car dealer in indianapolis, though he resided in detroit, michigan. Col billy h william henry or richard william arnold. Indy car racing indy cars classic race cars old race cars vintage race car vintage auto car and driver fast cars. He was killed on may 30, 1947, while racing in the 1947 indianapolis 500 on lap 40 after swerving into. Shorty cantlon indianapolis motor speedway deaths 1947. The 16th international 500mile sweepstakes race was held at the indianapolis motor speedway on wednesday, may 30, 1928. He raced in five 500 s altogether, but never finished a race. Race stats 19112019 driver stats career starts career wins rookies drivers az driver records winning drivers. In those days, a riding mechanic was necessary and mandatory. At indy 500, paralyzed driver will steer by head tilts alone.
William shorty cantlon 1904 in paris, illinois may 30, 1947 in indianapolis, indiana was an american racecar driver. This was the first indianapolis 500 presided over by new speedway president eddie rickenbacker. Spence died after a crash in the 1929 indianapolis 500 this 1947 photo provided by indianapolis motor speedway shows shorty cantlon. Rain threatened to wash out the day, but the showers stopped and the race started on time. The 1947 indy 500 field by goodcaptainclack on deviantart. Deaths at indianapolis motor speedway over the years fox. Shorty cantlon drove both the 1931 v16 car and the 1947 v16 car in the two indy 500mile races. At the time of its indy 500 debut in 1941, it produced more than 450 hp, but over the years and in many different chassis configurations including fourwheel drive in 1964, it steadily increased. William shorty cantlon was an american racecar driver. George got a job as a test driver for the hudson motor co. Using his head to maneuver a customized corvette, racer sam schmidt, a.
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