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Al Aspen

Al Aspen. Supplied by Rob Shingle, 2019; grandson of Lew Shingle, from whose collection this comes from. Used with permission.

Al Aspen. Supplied by Rob Shingle, 2019; grandson of Lew Shingle, from whose collection this comes from. Used with permission.

Born:

05 Jun 1893
Germantown, Pennsylvania

Died:

06 Nov 1959
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nationality:

United States

Indy 500s:

2 (1931-1933)

Full name Alfred. Based in Pennsylvania his entire life, he often did well in local races. Later worked in the shipbuilding industry. Aspen was very much an oval specialist, appearing in board and dirt ovals mostly. Aspen attempted 14 AAA events, with a best finish of seventh at Syracuse in 1931. Aspen also competed as a riding mechanic in the mid-1920's before becoming a driver in his own right.

Biography last updated 15 Feb 2017