Herman Schurch
Herman Schurch (born Hermann Werner Schurch, April 7, 1903 in Sumiswald, Switzerland – November 10, 1931 Los Angeles)[1] was a Swiss-American racecar driver. His 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.
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References
- ^ "Motorsport Memorial - Herman Schurch". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ Herman Schurch, Champ Car Stats, Retrieved 2010-06-15
- ^ Jenkins, Richard. Herman Schurch, Old Racing Cars, Retrieved 2010-06-15
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