Lewis (Louis) Strang

Lewis Strang, 1909. Originally in the Library of Congress, 1909, so copyright lapsed. JPEG copyright, Richard Jenkins, 2010.

Lewis Strang, 1909. Originally in the Library of Congress, 1909, so copyright lapsed. JPEG copyright, Richard Jenkins, 2010.

Born:

07 Aug 1884
Amsterdam, New York

Died:

20 Jul 1911
Blue River, Wisconsin

Nationality:

United States

Indy 500s:

1 (1911)

Killed in a reliability run, becoming the first Indy 500 driver to die. A varied and experienced racer who worked for Case Automobiles as was 1908 National Champion.

Biography last updated 15 Jul 2012