Tony Hulman's Death
Born (Birthday) February 11, 1901
Death Date October 27, 1977
Age of Death 76 years
Cause of Death N/A
Place of Death Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Profession Entrepreneur
The entrepreneur Tony Hulman died at the age of 76. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Businessman who bought the dilapidated Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1945 and created the 500 race that made it famous.
He saved a Speedway that was a shadow of its former glory after a series of fatal crashes, the Great Depression, and World War II took their toll. Its owner,Eddie Rickenbacker, sold it for $750,000.
He invested millions more dollars into renovating the track with new seats, a safer course, and a large, eight-story control tower. He supervised the Indianapolis 500 until 1977.
His grandfather founded the Hulman & Co. wholesale grocery business, which Tony took over running.
His raceway enabled many famous NASCAR drivers to make their marks, including both Al Unser and his son.