Arthur Greiner
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Arthur Greiner was an American
racecar driver, and historically the first to finish last in the Indianapolis 500
. Greiner crashed on the backstretch after completing twelve laps in the inaugural race. His riding mechanic
Sam Dickson
was killed in the accident, becoming the first Indianapolis 500 fatality.
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racecar driver, and historically the first to finish last in the Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis 500
The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, also known as the Indianapolis 500, the 500 Miles at Indianapolis, the Indy 500 or The 500, is an American automobile race, held annually, typically on the last weekend in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana...
. Greiner crashed on the backstretch after completing twelve laps in the inaugural race. His riding mechanic
Riding mechanic
A riding mechanic was a mechanic that rode along with a race car during the race who was tasked with maintaining, monitoring, and repairing the car during the race. They communicated with the pits and spotted from inside the car. Riding mechanics were used by most cars in the Indianapolis 500 from...
Sam Dickson
Sam Dickson
Sam Dickson was a race car riding mechanic, and the first person to be killed in the Indianapolis 500. In the inaugural race, Dickson was the riding mechanic for Arthur Greiner who was making his only 500 appearance...
was killed in the accident, becoming the first Indianapolis 500 fatality.
Indy 500 results
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