About Bill Hunt
Lived 1890 – 1950 (aged 60). Bill Hunt was an American engineer.
Wilbert Lee "Bill" Hunt (August 22, 1890 – December 15, 1950) was an American racing driver active during the 1920s. Better known for running the Craig-Hunt engine manufacturing company, that also made racing and road parts. Later became an aviator and rancher, but remained close to engineering all his life. Despite numerous reports listing him as William, his first name was Wilbert.
Motorsports career results
AAA Championship car
SeasonClassTeamRaceWinPodiumPoleFLapPtsPlcd 1924 AAA National Championship Barber-Warnock 1 0 0 0 0 0 NC
Indianapolis 500 results
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Hunt?
American racing driver
When was Bill Hunt born?
Bill Hunt was born on 22 August 1890.
When did Bill Hunt die?
Bill Hunt died on 15 December 1950.
What was Bill Hunt's occupation?
Bill Hunt was an engineer.
What nationality was Bill Hunt?
Bill Hunt was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Hunt (racing driver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Hunt. https://biography.guide/bill-hunt-engineer/
MLA: "Bill Hunt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-hunt-engineer/.
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