Albert Guyot
French racing driver (1881–1947)
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Albert Abel Noël Hippolyte Guyot (25 December 1881 – 24 May 1947) was a French racing driver. He was one of the first Europe-based drivers to travel to America in order to compete in the Indianapolis 500.
BornAlbert Abel Noël Hippolyte Guyot
25 December 1881
25 December 1881
Saint-Jean-de-Braye, Loiret, France
Died24 May 1947 (aged 65)
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine, France
Best finish21st (1921)
First race1913 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
| Albert Guyot | |||||||
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.jpg) Guyot in 1914 | |||||||
| Born | Albert Abel Noël Hippolyte Guyot 25 December 1881 Saint-Jean-de-Braye, Loiret, France | ||||||
| Died | 24 May 1947 (aged 65) Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine, France | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 5 races run over 5 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 21st (1921) | ||||||
| First race | 1913 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
| Last race | 1926 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
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Guyot was one of four drivers who competed for Duesenberg in the 1921 French Grand Prix, the first in which a U.S. make participated. His teammate, Jimmy Murphy won, while Guyot finished sixth.
