Hershey to Wilbur Shaw relating to proposal of 400 mph tire4/22/1951John E. Scanlan to Wilbur Shaw requesting Shaw write a short article on automobile testing for an encyclopedia4/26/1951Wilbur Shaw to John E. Scanlan replying to request to write article4/30/1951John E. Scanlan to Wilbur Shaw signed agreement to purchase article written by Shaw4/30/1951John E. Scanlan to Wilbur Shaw thank you letter relating to article agreement5/3/1951Wilbur Shaw to John E. Scanlan stating article will be completed before July deadline6/1/1951John W. Hobbs to Wilbur Shaw relating to the Harper Automatic Headlight Dimming Device6/1/1951John W. Hobbs to Wilbur Shaw relating to conversation with Toby Harper6/10/1951Toby Harper to Wilbur Shaw discussing dimmer device and entry into the oil business 6/22/1951Wilbur Shaw to John E. Scanlan relating to article on automobile testing7/20/1951Written for the American Education Press by W. Wilbur Shaw article on automobile testing8/1/1951Marian Lockwood to Wilbur Shaw discussing article on Cars on Trial8/2/1951Wilbur Shaw to Marian Lockwood reply to letter with copy of Cars on Trial4/6/1952Toby Harper to Wilbur Shaw relating to dimmer device4/25/1952Kenneth Loucks to Wilbur Shaw detailing appreciation for Shaws work at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway8/10/1952Harold Connally to Wilbur Shaw extending invitation to the 11th International Tuna Cup Match8/27/1952Wilbur Shaw to Harold Connally declining invitation to the 11th International Tuna Cup Match2/8/1956Horace to Boots [Mrs. Wilbur Shaw] discussing Wilbur Shaws autobiography being listed on the 46 most notable books chosen by The American Library Association for 1955 No Date[For Floyd Clymer] Rough Draft on new driving technique by Lee WallardNo DateDraft of The Story of our Time Encyclopedia Yearbook Automobile Testing by Wilbur ShawNo DateRough Draft of Automobile Test by Wilbur Shaw (2 copies)1954 1956 Newspaper Clippings No DateTwo Photographs, Date11/29/1946Sketch of Proposed 11.00-29 tire profileby Firestone Tire and Rubber Co development co. Akron, OH5/30/1956Newspaper ClippingNo DateSketch of Proposed 400 mph tire. Buford mentions one crash that took out a bunch of officials all in one go. Shaw held the position at the Speedway until he died in a plane crash on Oct. 30 . Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The native Hoosier is one of the most pivotal individuals in the century-plus history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. "Heaven knows, Dad loved this place like no place else. Hulman poured money into improvements, and Shaw delivered the world's greatest automobile race to enthusiastic crowds, which grew in number by the year. From the time he entered his first 500 in 1927, Shaw thought he had a chance to win every time. "Most of Dad's peers are gone, but there are a whole world of individuals who are interested in this place and the men who made it happen," Bill Shaw said. According to Shaw, it has taken time for he and his family to be comfortable with the idea of letting his father's trophies "out of our sight," as he put it. Copyright Allen Brown 2000-2023. Jennings County, He might very well have been the first four-time winner of the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" had a wheel not collapsed while he was leading in 1941 with three-quarters of the race behind him. Bill Shaw, 57, was born in Akron, Ohio, where his father was director of aviation at Firestone during World War II, and now resides near Nashville, Ind. Shaw in 1945 convinced Tony Hulman to buy the track, and Hulman made Shaw the famous Brickyard's general manager. Within seconds of flying at 200 m.p.h. Source:The Indianapolis Times May 28, 1955. Size of Collection:1 folder, 1 os folderCollection Dates:1940 1956 Provenance: Purchase from Cowans Auction June 29, 2012Access:The Collection is Open for Research UseRestrictions: NoneReproduction Rights:Permission to reproduce, exhibit, or publish material in this collection must be obtained from the Manuscripts and Rare Books Division, Indiana State Library. Page 1 of 3 - Racings air crash victims - posted in The Nostalgia Forum: A thread in the RC forum mentions a NASCAR family lost in a crash at the weekend. Shaw also tells how he met Tony Hulman and saved the Speedway. When a plane crash ended Shaw's life in 1952, AAA official James H. Lamb wrote: In the racing world, Wilbur Shaw was a champion, and in the universal definition of the sports world, he was a true and great competitor. He was previously married to Cathleen "Boots" Stearns and Beatrice Patrick. Oct. 30, 1954-- Wilbur Shaw, president of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Decatur, Ind. Shaw sent out letters to the major car manufacturers trying to find a backer to buy the speedway. Your email address will not be published. Source: The Indianapolis Times May 28, 1955. Track tours are available when the track is not in use for the same price. The collection also contains two photographs of Wilbur Shaw attending social events and newspaper-clippings. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Wilbur Shaw won the Indianapolis 500 race three times, in 1937, 1939 and 1940. SHAW CRASH INQUIRY ON; C. A. Some impressions of Shaw the person I got were that he was always very self assured, sometimes to the point of cockiness; he had very good car builder and mechanical skills; and Shaw was a good businessman. The light plane exploded and crashed in a field as a farmer watched nearby. 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Shaw's highly regarded autobiography, "Gentlemen, Start your Engines," was published in 1955, and covers events through 1953. He was in critical condition for several days but made it back to his office before the 1952 race. Date3-29-1940Harold Nutt to Wilbur Shaw with tables4-25-1945Wilbur Shaw to Charles S. Davis prosing sale of Motor Speedway5-28-1945C.J. The pilot, Ray Grimes, and artist Ernest Roose were also killed. Weve updated the security on the site. (Appeared in the Kansas Salina Journal 10-31-1954). Jennifer Rosenberg. Warren Wilbur Shaw (October 31, 1902 October 30, 1954) was an American racing driver. Not only was Shaw the first driver to win the Indianapolis 500 in consecutive years, but his consistency was among the best ever recorded in the gruelling race, with top-five finishes (including his three wins) in five of six "500" starts between 1935 and 1940. From 1935-1940 Shaw won three times, had two second place finishes and a seventh place. Amongst his other roles were being a test driver for Chrysler, an aviation manager and a car builder. Posted by Ryan Hamlett | Jun 11, 2013 | Historic Miscellania | 2 |, Practicing for the Big Race Photo by Ryan Hamlett. The couple had one child Warren Wilbur Shaw Jr. Wilbur Shaw tragically died in a plane crash near Decatur, Indiana on October 30, 1954. (Shaw drove in early Milwaukee auto races, See Page 9. This account has been disabled. Scope and Content: Full text is unavailable for this digitized archive article. He was the leading money winner at the track, with a total of $91,300 in winnings, until Bill Vukovich won his second straight victory last May 31. HOMER GINTER, owner of the farm, who was working on his tractor, said he heard a roar, looked up and saw the plane in pieces, 20 to 30 feet from the ground. Tomorrow is the 116th anniversary of his birth. Bill Shaw, the only son of Wilbur - a man who not only became the first driver to win the race in consecutive years, but deserves a great deal of credit along with Tony Hulman for saving the Speedway from demolition after World War II - loaned the items long term t. Bill Shaw, the only son of Wilbur - a man who not only became the first driver to win the race in consecutive years, but deserves a great deal of credit along with Tony Hulman for saving the Speedway from demolition after World War II - loaned the items long term to the Hall of Fame Museum in honour of his father's 100th birthday, which would have been Oct. 31. As the automotive test evaluator Shaw's articles were superior to those of his contemporaries in that they gave consistently accurate reports without relying on Popular Science's lead in the marketplace over competitors such as Mechanix Illustrated. To this job, Shaw brought his extensive knowledge of the business of auto racing, something Hulman would admit that he himself didn't have, and Shaw's hard work only cemented the reputation of the "500" as the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing.". INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 31 (AP) -- Civil Aeronautical Administration investigators tried to determine today whether mechanical failure, the only thing that ever stopped Wilbur Shaw on an auto race track, caused the airplane crash that killed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway president and two companions Saturday. Douglas County, As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. It was a very fortunate thing that he and Tony were introduced, because they clicked. But under SHAW'S direction the Memorial Day event boomed again, drawing crowds estimated at more than 150,000. Anyone can read what you share. Shaw was killed in an airplane crash near Decatur, Indiana, on October 30, 1954, one day before his fifty-second birthday. Shaw flew the plane to Detroit and Roose was to have flown it back, the advertising man said. Indianapolis 500 fans have the opportunity to view one-of-a-kind trophies and other memorabilia from the collection of three-time Indy winner Wilbur Shaw, thanks to a new exhibit opening at the IMS Hall of Fame Museum this weekend. In May, 1952, he had recovered and could give the command, Gentleman, start Your Engines! to begin the 1952 Indianapolis 500. He was the leading money winner at the track, with a total of $91,300 in winnings, until Bill Vukovich won his second straight victory last May 31. 3 cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Connect to the World Family Tree to find out, Oct 31 1902 - Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, United States, Oct 30 1954 - Decatur, Indiana, United States, Apr 1 1950 - 5th Ho Hussey Lane, Clay Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States, ", Decatur, Columbia (Continued Od Page Six column "sj Sel, ") Funeral services were read today for, "of other stories. To this job, Shaw brought his extensive knowledge of the business of auto racing, something Hulman would admit that he himself didn't have, and Shaw's hard work only cemented the reputation of the "500" as the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing.". He remains the last Hoosier to win the Indianapolis 500. By 1908, the Wright brothers were traveling across the United States and Europe in order to demonstrate their flying machine . Updated on April 06, 2018. You can always change this later in your Account settings. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-6634586182301389"; The only death which seemed to really move him to tears was that of Ralph Hepburn. (AP) -- WILBUR SHAW, 52, president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and three-time winner of the 500-mile race, and two companions were killed in a plane crash near Decatur Indiana late today. Ryan Hamlett turned a teenage fascination with exploring "haunted places" into a love of Urban Exploration. When the United States entered World War II, ending racing at Indianapolis and elsewhere for the duration, Rickenbacker padlocked the gates and let the race course slowly begin to disintegrate. ). Please enter your email and password to sign in. Wilbur Shaw was born in Shelbyville on October 31, 1902, and reared here. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Wilbur Shaw died in an unfortunate plane crash the day before he turned 52. We have set your language to The light plane exploded and crashed in a field as a farmer watched nearby. BobbyBall, BruceDenslow, ArthurDuray, FredEllis, ErnestFriderich, HarryHunt, RupertJeffkins, ChristianLautenschlager, TomOrr, BobScott. He was president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1945 until his death in 1954. Since the Borg-Warner Trophy did not become the "property" of the winner after its debut in 1936 (which is still the case today), the winners of the era were presented with a "half" Borg-Warner Trophy, mounted on a wood base. He was dismayed at the dilapidated condition of the racetrack and quickly contacted then-owner Eddie Rickenbacker, the World War I flying ace and president and founder of Eastern Air Lines. Search above to list available cemeteries. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Many fans of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway can credit their fathers with introducing them to the 93-year-old monument to speed, but few can claim the kind of heritage and passion shared among the men of the Shaw family. (AP) -- WILBUR SHAW, 52, president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and three-time winner of the 500-mile race, and two companions were killed in a plane crash near Decatur Indiana late today. Shaw sent out letters to the major car manufacturers trying to find a backer to buy the speedway. Both his time as IMS president and life were cut short in a plane crash near Decatur, IN on October 30, 1954, one day before his fifty-second birthday. The Prest-O-Lite trophy, presented to Shaw for winning the race twice in a row. Indiana, They also made this request of the Speedway. It presumably was returning to Indianapolis at the time of the crash. The three time 500 winner (37,39 & 40) Shelbyville native was the last Hoosier to take the checkered flag and was the man who looked over a sad, dilapidated 2 1/2 mile brick track and talked Terre Haute baking powder magnate Tony Hulman into purchasing the speedway from WWI flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker, saving the track from certain demolition. Oct. 31, 1954 The New York Times Archives See the article in its. Shaw's AAA National Championship awards (from the days when the American Automobile Association sanctioned open-wheel racing, which it did through 1955). It was a near life threatening event. Shaw actively sought investors to purchase the facility from then-owner Eddie Rickenbacker, who was focusing his energy on developing Eastern Airlines. The tradition was carried on in 1955 and 1956 after Shaw's death. Today is the sixty-fourth anniversary of Wilbur Shaws death in a plane crash near Decatur, Indiana. In some cases, photocopying may not be permitted due to the condition of the item. All 3 aboard killed. Warren Wilbur Shaw (October 31, 1902 October 30, 1954) was an American racing driver. HistoricIndianapolis.com P.O. Call (317) 492-6784 for more information. Rescuers gather at the site of a plane crash in Pokhara, Nepal on January 15, 2023. Full text is unavailable for this digitized archive article. SHAW flew the plane to Detroit and ROOSE was to have flown it back, the advertising man said. USA. (AP) -- WILBUR SHAW, 52, president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and three-time winner of the 500-mile race, and two companions were killed in a plane crash near Decatur Indiana late today. From 1947 through the 1954 race, Shaw presented this silver cup, filled with ice and water, to the hot and thirsty Indianapolis 500 winner in Victory Lane. Legacy. Thanks for your help! There is a problem with your email/password. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Shaw was the second person to win the 500 three times, and the first to win it twice in a row. State police said the plane crashed on a farm near Peterson, five miles southwest of Decatur. In 1923 he suffered a skull fracture at Paris, Ill., and he broke some ribs in two crack-ups at Ascot, Calif. Some of the athletes, coaches and officials who died in plane crashes: . 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