Frank Kurtis

1908–1987 (age 79)

Race Car Driver

Biography

Frank Kurtis was a visionary race car driver and builder whose innovations transformed American motorsports. His custom cars, including numerous Indianapolis 500 entrants, reflected a meticulous fusion of engineering skill and racing passion.

Kurtis’s entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to safety and performance have left an enduring imprint on automobile racing.

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