Spencer Wishart
Finished second in the 1913 Indy 500 Race
Nationality: United States
Born: December 3, 1889 Philadelphia, PA
Died: August 22, 1914 Elgin, Illinois 24 Years
Killed when he clipped another car during an AAA national championship race, hurtling towards and crashing into a tree. Wishart, a rich amateur had numerous strong finishes, especially in road races and came 2nd in the 1913 Indy 500.
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