About Bayliss Levrett
Lived 1914 – 2002 (aged 88). Bayliss Levrett was an American formula One driver, engineer and racing driver.
Career During his early career, Levrett raced sprint cars, primarily on the west coast. In 1947, he suffered severe burns as a result of a crash. Levrett participated in the 1949 AAA Championship Car season, with his best finish being in fourth at Milwaukee. He took part in the 1949 and 1950 Indianapolis 500, but ended up retiring from both races. The crash caused Levrett to retire from racing.
Levrett opened a transmission shop in 1955, which is now ran by his family. He was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2007.
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Who was Bayliss Levrett?
racecar driver
When was Bayliss Levrett born?
Bayliss Levrett was born on 14 February 1914.
When did Bayliss Levrett die?
Bayliss Levrett died on 13 March 2002 in Reno.
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Bayliss Levrett was a formula One driver, engineer and racing driver.
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Bayliss Levrett was American.
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