Bob Swanson

Bob Swanson. Copyright Jim Edwards, 2011. Used with Permission.

Bob Swanson. Copyright Jim Edwards, 2011. Used with Permission.

Born:

20 Aug 1912
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Died:

12 Jun 1940
Toledo, Ohio

Nationality:

United States

Indy 500s:

3 (1937-1940)

Killed in qualifying for a midget race. AAA Pacific Champion in 1939, he was one of the USA's best drivers at his death. Very good in big cars, roadsters and midgets.