George Hill (racing driver)

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George Roger Hill (October 11, 1886 – March 26, 1967) was an American racing driver and mechanic.[1][2]

George Hill
Hill, circa 1915
BornGeorge Roger Hill
(1886-10-11)October 11, 1886
Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedMarch 26, 1967(1967-03-26) (aged 80)
Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Champ Car career
5 races run over 2 years
First race1913 San Diego Race (San Diego)
Last race1915 Montamarathon Trophy (Tacoma)
First win1913 San Diego Race (San Diego)
Wins Podiums Poles
1 3 0

Biography

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George Hill was born on October 11, 1886, in Brockton, Massachusetts. Hill began his career as the racing mechanic for Barney Oldfield. He relocated to California to work at Harry Miller's car company, where Hill's expertise in carburetors contributed to advancements in racing technology. Hill briefly competed as a driver, his primary focus was on automotive engineering. He won an AAA-sanctioned race in San Diego in 1913 but shifted his attention to his work with Miller by 1915. Hill served in the World War I. He passed away in Santa Barbara, California.[3]

Motorsports career results

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Indianapolis 500 results

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References

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  1. ^ "George Hill". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  2. ^ "1915 International 500 Mile Sweepstakes". Retrieved 8 December 2014.
  3. ^ Brown, Allen. "George Hill". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2024-04-29.