Norman Kirkpatrick Batten (April 30, 1893 – November 12, 1928) was an American racing driver active in the 1920s. Batten provided relief for Peter DePaolo in the 1925 Indianapolis 500, before his rookie year of 1926.[1] He died and his body, along with fellow driver Earl Devore, were lost at sea after the sinking of the ocean liner SS Vestris.

Norman Batten
BornNorman Kirkpatrick Batten
(1893-04-30)April 30, 1893
East Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedNovember 12, 1928 (aged 35)
200 miles off the coast of
Hampton Roads, Virginia, U.S.
Champ Car career
29 races run over 5 years
Best finish7th (1928)
First race1924 Syracuse 150 (Syracuse)
Last race1928 International Motor Classic
(Rockingham Park)
First win1926 Sesquicentennial Classic
Heat #2 (Atlantic City)
Wins Podiums Poles
1 4 1

On January 9, 1918, in Juliustown, New Jersey, Batten married Marion Calvin, daughter of Willian John Calvin and Harriet Dimond Kennedy. She was a registered nurse. His wife survived the sinking of the Vestris.[2]

Motorsports career results

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Indianapolis 500 results

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References

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  1. ^ Indy500 Recaps the Short Chute Pat Kennedy
  2. ^ Wilson, Lyle C (November 16, 1928). "Two Women Struggle Vainly To Save Mates". Pittsburgh Press. Retrieved 30 March 2013.