Elmer George

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Elmer George (July 15, 1928 - May 31, 1976) was an American racecar driver.

Born in Hockerville, Oklahoma, George died in Terre Haute, Indiana. He drove in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1956-1963 seasons with 64 starts, including the Indianapolis 500 races in 1957, 1962, and 1963. He finished in the top ten 36 times, with one victory, in 1957 at Syracuse.

George was also the 1957 USAC Sprint Car Series champion.

[edit] Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1957 23 9 140.729 22 33 0 0 Crash BS
1962 21 17 146.092 33 17 146 0 Engine
1963 21 28 147.893 31 30 21 0 Handling
Totals 167 0
Starts 3
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 0
Retired 3

[edit] World Championship career summary

The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Elmer George participated in 1 World Championship race. He started on the pole 0 times, won 0 races, set 0 fastest laps, and finished on the podium 0 times. He accumulated a total of 0 championship points.

[edit] Family

Elmer George was married to Mari Hulman George, daughter of Tony Hulman, owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Elmer and Mari's son is Tony George, founder of the Indy Racing League, and current CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

[edit] Award

He was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2005.

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