About Joe Nikrent
Lived 1879 – 1958 (aged 78). Joe Nikrent was an American engineer and racing automobile driver.
Joseph August Nikrent (August 4, 1879 – July 25, 1958) was an American racing driver. He competed in eight AAA Championship Car races from 1909 to 1913, winning the 1909 point-to-point race between Phoenix, Arizona and Los Angeles behind the wheel of a Buick. He drove in the 1913 Indianapolis 500 behind the wheel of a Case but burned a bearing on the 67th lap and failed to finish. He returned to Indy in 1915 but failed to qualify. He later made land speed record attempts.
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Who was Joe Nikrent?
American racing driver
When was Joe Nikrent born?
Joe Nikrent was born on 4 August 1879.
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Joe Nikrent died on 25 July 1958.
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Joe Nikrent was an engineer and racing automobile driver.
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Joe Nikrent was American.
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