Wilbur Shaw
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Warren Wilbur Shaw was an American racing driver. The second three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, he is also remembered for serving as president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1945 unti
Shaw on the cover of El Gráfico magazine, 1940
Shaw before qualifications at the 1940 Indianapolis 500
Shaw's winning car from the 1939 and 1940 Indianapolis 500s
1939 Indianapolis 500
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The 27th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 1939. The race was won by the number two car of Wilbur Shaw, who started in the third position,
Wilbur Shaw
…Died October 30, 1954 (aged 51) Decatur, Indiana, U.S. Championship titles AAA Championship Car (1937, 1939) Major victories Indianapolis 500 (1937, 1939, 1940) Champ Car career 38 races run over 15 years Best finish 1st (1937, 1939) First race 1927 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) Last race 1941 Indianapolis…
Boyle Racing Headquarters Maserati 8CTF 1939 40 Indy 500 Winner Wilbur Shaw