René Thomas (racing driver)
René Alfred Thomas was a French racing driver. Thomas was also a pioneer aviator. He won the 1914 Indianapolis 500.
Thomas at the 1914 Indianapolis 500
Thomas' winning car from the 1914 Indianapolis 500
Thomas, during his land speed record run
Thomas, taking a ceremonial lap ahead of the 1973 Indianapolis 500
The 4th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 30, 1914.
1914 Indianapolis 500
Georges Boillot set the fastest time during the elimination trials, exceeding 125 miles per hour (201 km/h) along the straights.
The 1914 winning car, now located at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame and Museum
Winner René Thomas