About Gary Congdon
Lived 1937 – 1967 (aged 30). Gary Congdon was an American engineer.
Gary Paul Congdon (February 18, 1937 – September 24, 1967) was an American racing driver.
Born in Palmyra, Wisconsin, Congdon died at the Autumn 50 in Terre Haute, Indiana in a crash during a midget car race. He drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1965 through 1967 seasons, with 29 career starts, including the 1966 Indianapolis 500. He finished in the top-ten eight times, with a best finish of fourth position in 1966 at Langhorne Speedway. He was the father of two children.
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Who was Gary Congdon?
American racing driver (1937-1967)
When was Gary Congdon born?
Gary Congdon was born on 18 February 1937.
When did Gary Congdon die?
Gary Congdon died on 24 September 1967.
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Gary Congdon was an engineer.
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Gary Congdon was American.
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