Norman Batten

Norman Batten (April 30, 1893 East Orange, New Jersey – November 12, 1928) was an American racecar driver active in the 1920s. He and fellow driver Earl Devore were lost at sea while sailing aboard the ocean liner SS Vestris.

On January 9, 1918, in Juliustown, New Jersey, he married Marion Calvin, daughter of Willian John Calvin and Harriet Dimond Kennedy. She was a registered nurse. His wife survived the sinking of the Vestris.[1]

Indianapolis 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1925 Participated as a relief driver
1926 14 16 101.428 15 7 151 0 Flagged
1927 8 10 111.940 11 30 24 0 Caught fire
1928 22 15 106.585 21 5 200 0 Running
Totals 375 0

Starts 3
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 1
Top 10 2
Retired 1

References

  1. ↑ Wilson, Lyle C (November 16, 1928). "Two Women Struggle Vainly To Save Mates". Pittsburgh Press. Retrieved 30 March 2013.


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