About Steve Nemesh
Lived 1896 – 1975 (aged 78). Steve Nemesh was an American engineer and racing automobile driver.
Stephen Nemesh (born István Nemes, December 31, 1896 – September 18, 1975) was an American racing driver.
Biography
Nemesh was born István Nemes but anglicized his name after immigrating to the U.S. He became a U.S. citizen in 1924.
Nemesh competed in the 1921 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, driving a Paige Special as a teammate to Ralph Mulford.
Nemesh's only American Championship car racing start was the 1926 Indianapolis 500, where he drove an Argyle powered Schmidt chassis. He started 22nd and was sidelined after completing 41 laps by transmission failure. He was credited with 21st place. He drove as a relief driver in the 1927 Indianapolis 500 for Dave Evans.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Steve Nemesh's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Steve Nemesh's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Steve Nemesh?
Hungarian open-wheel racing driver (1896-1975)
When was Steve Nemesh born?
Steve Nemesh was born on 31 December 1896.
When did Steve Nemesh die?
Steve Nemesh died on 18 September 1975.
What was Steve Nemesh's occupation?
Steve Nemesh was an engineer and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Steve Nemesh?
Steve Nemesh was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steve Nemesh. https://biography.guide/steve-nemesh/
MLA: "Steve Nemesh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/steve-nemesh/.
Chicago: "Steve Nemesh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/steve-nemesh/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:08 UTC