About Hughie Hughes
Lived 1886 – 1916 (aged 29–30). Hughie Hughes was an American racing automobile driver.
Hugh Hughes ( 1878 – 2 December 1916) was a British racing driver who participated in the 1911 Indianapolis 500 and the 1912 Indianapolis 500.
Biography
Hughes was born in London, England, and moved to the United States in his twenties. He lived in the U.S. for more than a decade, with his last residence being in Los Angeles, California.
Hughes was killed in an accident on 2 December 1916 at Uniontown Speedway in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Driver Frank Galvin, with his mechanic Gaston Weigle on board, crashed his car into the stands at about 100 miles an hour. Hughes had just crashed his own car and was talking to a teammate at the side of the track when he was hit.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hughie Hughes?
English racing driver
When was Hughie Hughes born?
Hughie Hughes was born in 1886 in London.
When did Hughie Hughes die?
Hughie Hughes died on 2 December 1916 in Uniontown Speedway.
What was Hughie Hughes's occupation?
Hughie Hughes was a racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Hughie Hughes?
Hughie Hughes was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hughie Hughes. https://biography.guide/hughie-hughes/
MLA: "Hughie Hughes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hughie-hughes/.
Chicago: "Hughie Hughes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hughie-hughes/.
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