Herman Schurch
Herman Schurch (7 April 1903 in Sumiswald, Switzerland – 10 November 1931 Los Angeles) was a Swiss-American racecar driver. His family had emigrated to the United States when he was a boy. He made five starts in AAA Championship Car from 1929 to 1931. He had previously 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 came later that here at the New York State Fairgrounds Raceway where he finished sixth.[1] Outside of "Big Cars" he was a very successful midget racer on dirt tracks. He was killed in practice for a dirt track race at Ascot Park in California.[2]
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References
- ^ Herman Schurch, Champ Car Stats, Retrieved 2010-06-15
- ^ Jenkins, Richard. Herman Schurch, Old Racing Cars, Retrieved 2010-06-15
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