About Dutch Bauman
Lived 1896 – 1930 (aged 34). Dutch Bauman was an American engineer.
Charles Albin "Dutch" Baumann (October 18, 1897 – August 18, 1930) was an American racing driver.
Biography
Baumann was born on October 18, 1897, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He participated in the 1927 Indianapolis 500.
Baumann qualified for the 1928 Indianapolis 500 but suffered a crash during a practice run on the morning of the race. He served as a relief driver for Tony Gulotta.
Baumann died on August 18, 1930, in Kankakee, Illinois, during the first lap of a 15-mile race when he was thrown from his car and impaled on a fence rail. In the same race, Byron Salpaugh broke his arm when he was thrown from his auto.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dutch Bauman?
American racing driver (1896–1930)
When was Dutch Bauman born?
Dutch Bauman was born on 26 March 1896 in Indianapolis.
When did Dutch Bauman die?
Dutch Bauman died on 19 July 1930 in Kankakee.
What was Dutch Bauman's occupation?
Dutch Bauman was an engineer.
What nationality was Dutch Bauman?
Dutch Bauman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dutch Bauman. https://biography.guide/dutch-bauman/
MLA: "Dutch Bauman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dutch-bauman/.
Chicago: "Dutch Bauman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dutch-bauman/.
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