About Harry Grant
Lived 1877 – 1915 (aged 38). Harry Grant was an American engineer and racing automobile driver, known for Indianapolis 500.
Harold Fletcher Grant (July 10, 1877 – October 7, 1915) was an American racing driver. He was the first two-time victor of the Vanderbilt Cup, winning in 1909 and 1910.
Biography
Grant was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on July 10, 1877. His father was a mining engineer who was killed in a mining accident in Colorado.
Driving an American Locomotive Company automobile, Grant won the Vanderbilt Cup on Long Island Motor Parkway in 1909 and 1910. He then competed in the Indianapolis 500 four times between 1911 and 1915. He had his best showing in 1914, finishing in seventh place.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Grant?
American racing driver (1877-1915)
When was Harry Grant born?
Harry Grant was born on 10 July 1877 in Cambridge.
When did Harry Grant die?
Harry Grant died on 8 October 1915 in Sheepshead Bay.
What was Harry Grant's occupation?
Harry Grant was an engineer and racing automobile driver.
What was Harry Grant known for?
Harry Grant was known for Indianapolis 500.
What nationality was Harry Grant?
Harry Grant was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Grant (racing driver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Grant. https://biography.guide/harry-grant-engineer/
MLA: "Harry Grant." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-grant-engineer/.
Chicago: "Harry Grant." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-grant-engineer/.
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