Bill Cummings (racing driver)
William Clarence Cummings (November 11, 1906 – February 8, 1939),[1] nicknamed "Wild Bill," was an American racecar driver who was famous for winning the 1934 Indianapolis 500.[2]
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| Born | William Clarence Cummings November 11, 1906 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Nickname | "Wild Bill" |
| Died | February 8, 1939 (aged 32) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Injuries from road accident |
| Achievements | Indianapolis 500 winner (1934) AAA national champion (1934) |
Death
Cummings died driving a passenger automobile on State Road 29 in Indianapolis, when he crashed through a guard rail, overturned several times and plunged 50 feet (15 m) into Lick Creek. He was pulled from the water by passers-by while still alive,[3] but died at Methodist Hospital two days later.[2]
Awards
Cummings was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2020/21.[4]
Indianapolis 500 results
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References
- "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940". FamilySearch.
- "Speedway race winner is dead". The Indianapolis Star. February 9, 1939. Archived from the original on 2019-12-22.
- "Race winner hurt as auto goes in creek". The Indianapolis Star. February 7, 1939. Archived from the original on 2019-12-22.
- "National Sprint Car Hall of Fame welcomes 31st class". Speed Sport. Turn 3 Media. June 7, 2021. Archived from the original on 2022-02-21.
- "Bill Cummings Indianapolis 500 stats". IndianapolisMotorSpeedway.com. Archived from the original on 2019-07-30.
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