About Bennett Hill
Lived 1893 – 1977 (aged 84). Bennett Hill was an American engineer.
John Bennett Hill (May 31, 1893 – December 9, 1977) was an American racing driver active in the 1920s and 1930s. In 1922, he won a 100-mile race in Berkeley. He made 66 AAA Championship Car starts, capturing five wins and seven poles.
Hill was a specialist at board track racing — all his wins and poles were recorded on this type of track, which features a racing surface composed of wooden planks. He was credited with third place in the 1923 and 1924 national championships and fourth place in 1926. He started eight times in the Indianapolis 500 and started fifth in 1924 driving a Miller.
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Who was Bennett Hill?
American racing driver (1893-1977)
When was Bennett Hill born?
Bennett Hill was born on 31 May 1893 in New York City.
When did Bennett Hill die?
Bennett Hill died on 9 December 1977.
What was Bennett Hill's occupation?
Bennett Hill was an engineer.
What nationality was Bennett Hill?
Bennett Hill was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bennett Hill. https://biography.guide/bennett-hill/
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