Howard Hall (racing driver)
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Howard Hall was an American
early-era racecar driver. Hall competed in the inaugural 1911 Indianapolis 500
in a Velie
. Earlier, in 1909, Hall competed in the Portola Festival Race in San Francisco. Hall also served as a riding mechanic, serving with Bob Burman
in the 1910 American Grand Prize
Grand Prix
race. Hall oversaw the Velie's racing program during the 1910s.
United States
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early-era racecar driver. Hall competed in the inaugural 1911 Indianapolis 500
1911 Indianapolis 500
The 1911 Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, or International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday, May 30, 1911...
in a Velie
Velie
Velie was a brass era American automobile brand produced by the Velie Motors Corporation in Moline, Illinois from 1908 to 1928. The company was founded by and named for Willard Velie, a maternal grandson of John Deere....
. Earlier, in 1909, Hall competed in the Portola Festival Race in San Francisco. Hall also served as a riding mechanic, serving with Bob Burman
Bob Burman
Bob Burman was an American racecar driver active in the formative years of auto racing.-Biography:He was born on April 23, 1884 in Imlay City, Michigan. He was the winner of the Prest-O-Lite Trophy Race in 1909. He competed at the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911...
in the 1910 American Grand Prize
United States Grand Prix
The United States Grand Prix is a motor race which has been run on and off since 1908, when it was known as the American Grand Prize. The race later became part of the Formula One World Championship. Over 41 editions, the race has been held at nine locations, most recently in 2007 at the...
Grand Prix
Grand Prix motor racing
Grand Prix motor racing has its roots in organised automobile racing that began in France as far back as 1894. It quickly evolved from a simple road race from one town to the next, to endurance tests for car and driver...
race. Hall oversaw the Velie's racing program during the 1910s.
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