Jerry Grant

Jerry Grant, 1973. Copyright Kurt Engelmann (www.myF5000.com), 2010. Used with permission.

Jerry Grant, 1973. Copyright Kurt Engelmann (www.myF5000.com), 2010. Used with permission.

Born:

23 Jan 1935
Santa Ana, CA

 Jerry Grant, Seattle Pacific Raceway, July 2005. Copyright Vince Howlett, 2010. Used with permission.

Jerry Grant, Seattle Pacific Raceway, July 2005. Copyright Vince Howlett, 2010. Used with permission.

Died:

12 Aug 2012
Santa Ana, California

Nationality:

United States

Indy 500s:

10 (1964-1977)

The first man to lap at an average of over 200mph in a sanctioned event, Jerry later worked as the racing representative for Champion Spark Plugs and then the Prolong oil conditioner firm. In recent years, he was a regular attendee at historic events.

Biography last updated 13 Aug 2012