Chet (Chester) Gardner

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Born:

16 Mar 1898
Grant, Missouri

Died:

03 Sep 1938
Flemington, New Jersey

Nationality:

United States

Indy 500s:

9 (1929-1938)

Killed when he swerved to avoid a child who ran onto the speedway, during a qualifying run. Brothers Dean, Paul and Ray also raced. Gardner also introduced the two-way radio to the sport.

Biography last updated 24 Jan 2010