Paul Brown Bost (December 7, 1904 – December 21, 1987) was an American racing driver.[1][2] He raced in events from 1929 and appeared on both dirt or board oval tracks. He continued racing until 1935, when he was a relief driver for Mauri Rose at the Indianapolis 500. In 1935 he married and fulfilled a pledge to his new wife to cease racing promptly upon marriage.[3]

Paul Bost
BornPaul Brown Bost
(1904-12-07)December 7, 1904
Matthews, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedDecember 21, 1987(1987-12-21) (aged 83)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Champ Car career
11 races run over 5 years
Best finish16th (1931)
First race1929 Detroit 100 (Detroit)
Last race1933 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Wins Podiums Poles
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Motorsports career results

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Indianapolis 500 results

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References

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  1. ^ Brown, Allen. "Paul Bost". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  2. ^ "Paul Bost". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  3. ^ Brown, Allen. "Paul Bost". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2024-04-30.