Herman Schurch
American racing driver (1903–1931)
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| Born | Hermann Werner Schurch (1903-04-07)April 7, 1903 Sumiswald, Bern, Switzerland | ||||||
| Died | November 8, 1931(1931-11-08) (aged 28) Alhambra, California, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 5 races run over 4 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 10th (1930) | ||||||
| First race | 1929 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
| Last race | 1931 Syracuse 100 (Syracuse) | ||||||
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Herman Werner Schurch (born Hermann Werner Schurch, April 7, 1903 – November 8, 1931)[1] was an American racing driver.
Biography
Schurch's family emigrated to the United States when he was a boy. He made five starts in AAA Championship Car from 1929 to 1931. He had failed to qualify for the 1928 Indianapolis 500 but made the race in 1929. He served as a relief driver for Shorty Cantlon in the 1930 race. He also drove in the 1931 Indianapolis 500 but his transmission failed after 5 laps. His best finish in AAA Championship racing came later that year at the New York State Fairgrounds Raceway where he finished sixth.[2] Schurch excelled in Big Car racing (Sprint Car), where he won many races on the Eastern circuit (in the Northeast United States). He was killed in practice for a dirt track race at Legion Ascot Speedway in California.[3] Schurch was elected to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2010.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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