Tony Hulman

The businessman who bought the Speedway in 1945 and restarted racing there.

Tony Hulman (1901-1977) was a businessman from Terre Haute, Indiana. He bought the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1945 and brought racing back to the track after a four-year break caused by World War II.

Quick Facts

Born

11 February 1901

Birthplace

Terre Haute, Indiana

Died

27 October 1977

Place of death

Indianapolis, Indiana

Resting place

Calvary Cemetery, Terre Haute

Known for

Clabber Girl; Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Education

Lawrenceville School
Worcester Academy
Sheffield Scientific School

Employer

Hulman & Company

Lore & Background

Before the Speedway he worked in Hulman & Company, his family's business in Terre Haute, after graduating from Yale's Sheffield Scientific School in 1924.

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