I. P. Fetterman
| I. P. Fetterman | |||||||
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| Born | Isaac Phillips Fetterman September 1, 1887 Kansas City) | ||||||
| First win | 1919 Independence Auto Derby, Heat #3 (Uniontown) | ||||||
| Last win | 1921 Autumn Classic (Uniontown) | ||||||
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Isaac Phillips Fetterman (September 1, 1887 – December 5, 1924) was an American
racing driver who participated in the 1922 Indianapolis 500.[1]
Biography
Fetterman was born on September 1, 1887, in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Charles Douglass Fetterman and Medora E. Phillips. During World War I he served as a captain in the Royal Flying Corps.[2]
In 1917, Fetterman broke several records at Uniontown Speedway.[1]
On September 5, 1921, Fetterman won the Autumn Classic at Uniontown Speedway.[3]
Fetterman participated in the
Duesenberg Straight-8 engine. He finished seventh, winning $1,800.[4]
Fetterman died on December 5, 1924, in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania at age 37.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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References
- ^ a b "Fetterman Shatters Records Five Times". Los Angeles Times. July 22, 1917. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
I.P. Fetterman, driving a Peerless eight (special) not only won distinction when he broke the professional track record in the 112-mile invitation dealers' race on the Uniontown Speedway ...
- The Gazette Times. May 22, 1919. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
... who served as a Captain in the British services during the recent hostilities ...
- New York Times. September 6, 1921. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
I. P. Fetterman of Pittsburgh today won the Autumn classic at the Automobile Speedway ...
- ^ "Indy 500 Career Stats - Isaac Phillips Fetterman". Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Archived from the original on 2013-07-01. Retrieved 2012-10-03.