About Willard Prentiss
Lived 1897 – 1959 (aged 61). Willard Prentiss was an American engineer and racing driver.
Willard Cable Prentiss (December 10, 1897 – October 1, 1959) was an American racing driver. As well as competing in the 1933 Indianapolis 500, he competed in various races across the United States during the 1920s.
Racing career
In 1927, Prentiss competed in the Annual Fall Auto Races at Oakley, Kansas. A win in the ten mile (16 km) race was followed up by second place in the race, despite having a flat tire for the last three laps. taking joint second place in the one mile (1.6 km) time trial and third place in the race.
1933 saw Prentiss racing in the Indianapolis 500, driving a Rigling-Duesenberg car owned by Jack Carr. He finished on the lead lap in 13th place, and won $450 in prize money.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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Who was Willard Prentiss?
American racing driver
When was Willard Prentiss born?
Willard Prentiss was born on 10 December 1897.
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Willard Prentiss died on 6 October 1959.
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Willard Prentiss was an engineer and racing driver.
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Willard Prentiss was American.
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