Jerry Karl

Jerry Karl, Indianapolis 500. Copyright, Brian Brown, 2020. Used with Permission.
| Born: | 29 Apr 1941 | 
| Died: | 16 Feb 2008 | 
| Nationality: | United States | 
| Indy 500s: | 6 (1970-1985) | 
Killed in a road accident, dying of injuries sustained in a crash, after apparently falling ill at the wheel of his car. Up to his death, he was based in Wellsville, Pennsylvania, where he ran Karl Racing Enterprises, which acted as a major distributor for synthetic lubricants and also steering and suspension components to the racing car world. A qualified pilot for both aeroplanes and helicopters, Jerry raced in a number of series, including midgets, sprints and single-seaters, for over 30 years.
Biography last updated 1 Aug 2023