About Louis Durant
Lived 1910 – 1972 (aged 61). Louis Durant was an American engineer and racing driver.
Durant Oscar Lewis (September 25, 1910 – February 13, 1972) was an American racing driver who competed under the nom de course Louis Durant.
Racing career
The 100 MPH Club certificate awarded to Durant is currently on display in the office of Indianapolis Motor Speedway president J. Douglas Boles
Durant was a member of one of the most exclusive clubs in the world, the 100 Mile Per Hour Club. To qualify for membership, drivers were required to complete the Indianapolis 500-mile Race without relief while averaging over 100 miles an hour. Durant drove a 1938 Alfa-Romeo 308 C Special Race Car in the Indianapolis 500 in 1946 and finished in sixth place.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Louis Durant?
Lewis, Durant
When was Louis Durant born?
Louis Durant was born on 25 September 1910.
When did Louis Durant die?
Louis Durant died on 13 February 1972.
What was Louis Durant's occupation?
Louis Durant was an engineer and racing driver.
What nationality was Louis Durant?
Louis Durant was American.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louis Durant. https://biography.guide/louis-durant/
MLA: "Louis Durant." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/louis-durant/.
Chicago: "Louis Durant." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/louis-durant/.
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