About Ira Hall
Lived 1892 – 1987 (aged 95). Ira Hall was an American engineer.
Ira Edgar Hall (February 2, 1892 – February 6, 1987) was an American racing driver.
Life
Though Hall had several starts in the Indianapolis 500, his greatest fame was gained on the dirt tracks of the Midwest, primarily Indiana and Illinois. He reportedly winning as many as 100 races in a season on what was known as "the suicide circuit." He was seriously injured in the fall of 1927 at George Rogers Clark Speedway near Vincennes, Ind., Speedway, but recovered to return to racing the next year.
Hall was later elected sheriff of Vigo County, Indiana.
Hall was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1993.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ira Hall?
American racing driver
When was Ira Hall born?
Ira Hall was born on 2 February 1892 in Martinsville.
When did Ira Hall die?
Ira Hall died on 6 February 1987.
What was Ira Hall's occupation?
Ira Hall was an engineer.
What nationality was Ira Hall?
Ira Hall was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ira Hall. https://biography.guide/ira-hall/
MLA: "Ira Hall." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ira-hall/.
Chicago: "Ira Hall." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ira-hall/.
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