About George Bailey
Lived 1900 – 1940 (aged 39). George Bailey was an American engineer.
George Vernon Bailey (December 3, 1898 – May 7, 1940) was an American racing driver active in the 1930s.
Death
Bailey was killed in a crash during practice for the 1940 Indianapolis 500 when his gasoline tank exploded after he spun and hit a wall. Bailey died shortly after.
Bailey became the first competitor to drive a rear-engined car in the Indianapolis 500 when he contested the 1939 race in a Gulf-Miller.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Bailey?
American racing driver
When was George Bailey born?
George Bailey was born on 25 September 1900.
When did George Bailey die?
George Bailey died on 7 May 1940.
What was George Bailey's occupation?
George Bailey was an engineer.
What nationality was George Bailey?
George Bailey was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Bailey (racing driver)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Bailey. https://biography.guide/george-bailey-engineer/
MLA: "George Bailey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-bailey-engineer/.
Chicago: "George Bailey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-bailey-engineer/.
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