Ralph Hepburn
Ralph Hepburn, 1919. This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1923.
Born: |
11 Apr 1896 |
Died: |
16 May 1948 |
Nationality: |
United States |
Indy 500s: | 16 (1925-1948) |
Killed in qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 in his first race after a two year retirement. Also raced motorcycles, in which he started his racing career after a spell of riding them as part of a touring stunt show. He moved to racing just before World War One - in which he served - and worked as a motorcycle mechanic. In 1924, he switched to cars, initially part-time, but did so well that Miller took him on as a works driver in 1925. Thereafter Hepburn became a popular and quick driver but never did win the Indianapolis 500.
Biography last updated 21 Dec 2015