Harold Shaw (racing driver)
Harold Joseph Shaw (August 10, 1906 – November 4, 1941)[1] was an American racecar driver from Indianapolis. He drove in relief of Willard Prentiss for two laps in the 1933 Indianapolis 500. He wanted to enter the 1934 race but his entry was refused. Primarily a sprint car driver, the 1933 Indy 500 was his only Championship Car experience.
| Harold Shaw | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | Harold Joseph Shaw August 10, 1906 Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 4, 1941 (aged 35) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Injuries from racing accident |
Having won the 1941 Midwest Dirt Track Racing Association (MDTRA) championship, Shaw died of injuries sustained while warming up for a sprint car race at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Franklin, Indiana.[2][3]
References
- "Motorsport Memorial - Harold Shaw". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- "Indianapolis race driver is injured during trial runs". The Kokomo Tribune. Associated Press. October 13, 1941. Archived from the original on July 31, 2018.
- "Harold Shaw is dead after auto accident". The Milwaukee Journal. Associated Press. November 4, 1941.
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