Hubert Le Blon
World record-holder for steam cars. Also an early racing aviator, he died during an exhibition flight.
Nationality: France
Born: March 21, 1874
Died: April 2, 1910 San Sebastian, Spain 36 Years
Hubert le Blon was born in France on March 21, 1874. He raced a Serpollet for five years and set several world records for steam cars. In the 1902 Paris Grand Prix he finished 13th and 17th in the 1903 Grand Prix. Le Blon was hired to race French Hotchkiss and Panhard cars in 1905.
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