Charles_Bigelow_(racing_driver)

Charles Bigelow (racing driver)

Charles Bigelow (racing driver)

American racing driver (1872–1958)

Charles Henry Bigelow (August 26, 1872 – June 8, 1958) was an American racing driver. Bigelow drove in the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911.[1]

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Personal life

Bigelow was born on August 26, 1872 in Kilbourne, Illinois.[1] His parents were Edwin (Edward) H Bigelow and Sarah A. Marshall.[2]

Bigelow married Harriet Estelle Ingraham on Mar 25, 1903.[2]

Bigelow also named the Arrowhead Trail, the first road built between 1910 to 1913 between Los Angeles and Salt Lake. Bigelow traveled the route in his twin-six Packard (nicknamed "Cactus Kate") to publicize the road.[1][3]

Bigelow died on June 8, 1958 in Los Angeles. He is buried in the St. George City Cemetery.[1]

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

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References

  1. [1]
    "Charles Henry Bigelow". Washington County Historical Society. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  2. [2]
    Church, Lisa Michele. "Research on Charles Henry Bigelow". Washington County Historical Society. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  3. [3]
    "Arrowhead Trail (1914-1924) | SHPO". shpo.nv.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  4. [4]
    IndianapolisMotorSpeedway.com - Driver Stats
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