About Harold Shaw
Lived 1906 – 1941 (aged 34–35). Harold Shaw was an American engineer.
Harold Joseph Shaw (August 10, 1906 – November 3, 1941) was an American racing driver.
Career and death
Shaw drove in relief of Willard Prentiss for two laps during the 1933 Indianapolis 500. Shaw wanted to enter the 1934 race but his entry was refused. Primarily a sprint car driver, the 1933 Indianapolis 500 was his only Championship Car experience.
Having won the 1941 Midwest Dirt Track Racing Association (MDTRA) championship, Shaw died of injuries sustained while warming up for a sprint car race at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Franklin, Indiana.
Shaw is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery and Arboretum in Section 96, Lot 473 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harold Shaw?
American racing driver (1906–1941)
When was Harold Shaw born?
Harold Shaw was born in 1906 in Indiana.
When did Harold Shaw die?
Harold Shaw died on 4 November 1941.
What was Harold Shaw's occupation?
Harold Shaw was an engineer.
What nationality was Harold Shaw?
Harold Shaw was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harold Shaw (racing driver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harold Shaw. https://biography.guide/harold-shaw/
MLA: "Harold Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harold-shaw/.
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