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George C. Babcock

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George C. Babcock
BornGeorge Carlos Babcock
(1876-06-21)June 21, 1876
Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedOctober 28, 1921(1921-10-28) (aged 45)
Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Champ Car career
4 races run over 2 years
First race1914 Corona Race (Corona)
Last race1915 Chicago 500 (Speedway Park)
Wins Podiums Poles
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George Carlos Babcock (June 21, 1876 – October 28, 1921) was an American racing driver. He was also involved in the early days of aviation as a test pilot, as well as spending time as a test driver.[1][2]

Biography

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Babcock was born on 21 June 1876 in Hartford, Connecticut. He participated in the 1915 Indianapolis 500. He died after a short illness in St. Francis' Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut on 28 October 1921.[1]

Motorsports career results

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Indianapolis 500 results

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Funeral of George C. Babcock". Hartford Courant. November 1, 1921.
  2. ^ "George Carlos Babcock". Retrieved 2017-11-06.