Leon Duray

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Leon Duray at Culver City, California racetrack, 1927

Leon Duray (April 30, 1894 Cleveland, Ohio - May 12, 1956 San Bernardino, California) was an American racecar driver active in the 1920s. Born George Stewart, he legally changed his name in tribute to fellow driver Arthur Duray.

Indy 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Led	Retired
1922	4	4	99.250	4	22	94	2	Axle
1923	28	21	89.900	20	13	136	0	Rod
1925	28	1	113.196	1	6	200	0	Running
1926	10	3	109.186	3	23	33	0	Broken axle
1927	12	3	118.788	3	27	26	0	Fuel tank leak
1928	4	1	122.391	1	19	133	59	Overheating
1929	21	2	119.087	2	22	65	7	Carburetor
1931	54	29	103.134	32	37	6	0	Overheating
Totals						693	68

Starts	8
Poles	2
Front Row	5
Wins	0
Top 5	0
Top 10	1
Retired	7

Duray's starts from 1925 thru 1929 stood as the best five race starting streak from 1929 until 1990, when his record was bested by Rick Mears. His streak currently stands as 3rd best in "500" history.

Persondata
Name	Duray, Leon
Alternative names	Stewart, George
Short description	American racing driver
Date of birth	April 30, 1894
Place of birth	Cleveland, Ohio
Date of death	May 12, 1956
Place of death	San Bernardino, California

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