Ted Horn
1910–1948 (age 38)
Racing driver
Biography
Ted Horn raced with an unshakable calm that won him three consecutive AAA National Championships in the 1930s, earning respect from fans and fellow drivers alike. His precise driving style and unflappable demeanor turned each appearance into a testament to the daring grace of early American auto racing.
Even as the roar of engines faded from his life, Horn remained a treasured figure, remembered for mentoring younger drivers and for the courage he showed in every lap; he was laid to rest at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, where admirers still reflect on the thrill and humanity he brought to the sport.