Английская Википедия:George Souders

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George Raymond Souders (September 11, 1900 – July 26, 1976) was an American racing driver who won the 1927 Indianapolis 500.[1]

Born in Lafayette, Indiana, George Souders led the last 51 laps of the 1927 race after starting in 22nd position as a race rookie.

Driving career

For a book on the history of the "500," Souders offered a summation of his career:

"I quit Purdue when my father died. I worked in a garage and rode on dirt tracks. That car I rode on 1927, it was smooth handling. And the engine was the smallest to ever win at Indianapolis. The piston displacement was just under 90 (cubic inches). The car was the most expensive the Duesenbergs ever built for racing. It cost around $50,000, I was told. A year later (1928) I finished third at Indianapolis. In the summer of '28 I raced in Detroit--a $1000 race, nothing much, and was guaranteed $750 just for showing up--but...you want to win. Anyway, I had an awful spill. I was unconscious six months and never raced after that."

Death

Souders died in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 26, 1976.[2]

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

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Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1927 32 22 111.551 12 1 200 51 Running
1928 3 12 111.444 16 3 200 16 Running
Totals 400 67

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Starts 2
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 1
Top 5 2
Top 10 2
Retired 0

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References

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External links

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