Al Putnam
American racing driver (1908–1946)
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Adelbert William Putnam (October 9, 1908 – September 15, 1946) was an American racing driver.[1] Putnam was killed during qualifying for the first dirt-car race to be held at the Indiana State Fair.[2]
BornAdelbert William Putnam
October 9, 1908
October 9, 1908
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
DiedSeptember 15, 1946 (aged 37)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Best finish12th (1941)
First race1936 Vanderbilt Cup (Westbury)
| Al Putnam | |||||||
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| Born | Adelbert William Putnam October 9, 1908 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | September 15, 1946 (aged 37) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 7 races run over 7 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 12th (1941) | ||||||
| First race | 1936 Vanderbilt Cup (Westbury) | ||||||
| Last race | 1946 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
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