About Bus Wilbert
Lived 1915 – 1946 (aged 30–31). Bus Wilbert was an American racing driver.
Edward Clifford "Bus" Wilbert Jr. (September 2, 1915 – August 11, 1946) was an American racing driver. He was killed during a AAA Big Car event at Winchester Speedway.
Career Wilbert was a racer of both big cars and midgets. His first racing competition was in 1941, while previous to that he raced midget auto races. In 1941, he joined the U.S. Navy as a test pilot and flight instructor. He was a lieutenant and a combat pilot. He was a leading driver in the Consolidated Midget Racing Association and he won three AAA Championship races. He was part of the 1946 AAA Championship Car season. in Winchester, New York. the car struck that of Eddie Zalecki, who lived. He was married and had a daughter.
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Who was Bus Wilbert?
American racecar driver
When was Bus Wilbert born?
Bus Wilbert was born in 1915.
When did Bus Wilbert die?
Bus Wilbert died on 11 August 1946.
What was Bus Wilbert's occupation?
Bus Wilbert was a racing driver.
What nationality was Bus Wilbert?
Bus Wilbert was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bus Wilbert. https://biography.guide/bus-wilbert/
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