Louis LeCocq

Louis Bennett LeCocq (March 27, 1892 Pella, Iowa – May 31, 1919 Indianapolis, Indiana) was an American racecar driver. LeCocq and his riding mechanic Robert Bandini were killed in the 1919 Indianapolis 500 after the fuel tank on their "Roamer" ruptured and exploded.[1]

Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1919 15 25 92.900 24 18 96 0 Crash T2
Totals 96 0

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

See also

References

  1. ↑ "3 die in auto race at Indianapolis". The New York Times. June 1, 1919. Archived from the original on June 27, 2014.

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