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Mark Light

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Born:

27 Oct 1910
Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Died:

01 Apr 1975
Manheim, Pennsylvania

Nationality:

United States

Grands Prix:

0 (1950)

Indy 500s:

0 (1950)

Later became a racing promoter and also ran a muffler shop in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Light drove in a whole array of disciplines, including sprint cars, stock cars and midgets, predominantly in the Pennsylvania area. He started racing in 1932 and in 1938 was the AAA Eastern Circuit Class B Big Car Champion. He also won the 1936 Central Pennsylvania Racing club title. Mark started promoting his local circuit at Lebanon Fairgrounds from 1936, and when he stopped his career in the early 1950's, he carried on this role.

Biography last updated 16 Mar 2016