Bill Spence (racing driver)

William Spence (June 9, 1906 – May 30, 1929) was an American racecar driver. He was killed in the 1929 Indianapolis 500 after making contact with the inside wall in turn 2. This accident was caught on film by the makers of the 1929 silent film Speedway and the horrific crash can be seen in the last reel.

Spence also served as a relief driver in the 1928 Indianapolis 500 for Billy Arnold.

Biography

He died on 30 May 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the 1929 Indianapolis 500.[1]

Indianapolis 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1929 10 12 111.649 16 32 0 0 Crash T2
Totals 0 0

Starts 1
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 0
Retired 1

References

  1. ↑ Associated Press (May 31, 1929). "Bill Spence Killed". Ellensburg Daily Record. Retrieved 2012-10-09. ... at the accident which resulted in the passing of Bill Spence from a fractured skull a short time after his car had turned over early in the contest. ...

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