Auto Racing Pioneer. Born in Manchester, Iowa, at the turn of the 20th Century, he became the principal owner of the Wheeler-Schebler Carburetor Company. He later was a director of several firms, including the Stutz Fire Engine Company, when his passion for auto racing, led him to invest heavily in a 2-mile concrete speedway at Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. In 1909, together in partnership with Carl Fisher, Arthur Newby and James Allison, they founded the creation of Speedway City, Indiana. This race track was notable for being the premier auto race complex known as the Indianapolis 500 Speedway in 1911.
Auto Racing Pioneer. Born in Manchester, Iowa, at the turn of the 20th Century, he became the principal owner of the Wheeler-Schebler Carburetor Company. He later was a director of several firms, including the Stutz Fire Engine Company, when his passion for auto racing, led him to invest heavily in a 2-mile concrete speedway at Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. In 1909, together in partnership with Carl Fisher, Arthur Newby and James Allison, they founded the creation of Speedway City, Indiana. This race track was notable for being the premier auto race complex known as the Indianapolis 500 Speedway in 1911.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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