About Al Melcher
Lived 1884 – 1944 (aged 60). Al Melcher was an American engineer and racing automobile driver.
Alfred Amos Melcher (September 3, 1884 – October 28, 1944) was an American racing driver.
Racing career
Melcher competed in 18 AAA Championship Car races from 1919 to 1927. He competed nearly full-time on the board tracks in 1927 and made his only Indianapolis 500 start that year as well. He finished 12th in points with a best finish of second on the 1.5-mile Atlantic City Speedway board oval.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Al Melcher?
American racing driver (1884-1944)
When was Al Melcher born?
Al Melcher was born on 3 September 1884.
When did Al Melcher die?
Al Melcher died on 28 October 1944.
What was Al Melcher's occupation?
Al Melcher was an engineer and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Al Melcher?
Al Melcher was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Al Melcher. https://biography.guide/al-melcher/
MLA: "Al Melcher." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/al-melcher/.
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