Billy Liesaw
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Billy Liesaw, sometimes written Billy Leisaw, (October 24, 1875 Vassar, Michigan
– April 15, 1941 Columbiaville, Michigan
) was an American
racecar driver. He competed in the second and third Indianapolis 500
races in 1912 and 1913 driving a Buick
. He committed suicide in 1941.
Vassar, Michigan
Vassar is a city in Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The small town was founded March 1, 1849. The population was 2,697 at the 2010 census and 2,823 at the 2000 census...
– April 15, 1941 Columbiaville, Michigan
Columbiaville, Michigan
Columbiaville is a village in Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 815 at the 2000 census. The village is within Marathon Township on the Flint River.-History:...
) was an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
racecar driver. He competed in the second and third 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...
races in 1912 and 1913 driving a Buick
Buick
Buick is a premium brand of General Motors . Buick models are sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Taiwan, and Israel, with China being its largest market. Buick holds the distinction as the oldest active American make...
. He committed suicide in 1941.
Indy 500 results
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