Billy Chandler
American racing driver (1876–1924)
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William Henry Chandler (November 6, 1876 – July 18, 1924) was an American racing driver.[1]
BornWilliam Henry Chandler
November 6, 1876
November 6, 1876
New York, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 18, 1924 (aged 47)
Best finish31st (1916)
| Billy Chandler | |||||||
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_on_May_13,_1916_at_the_Sheepshead_Bay_Speedway.jpg) Chandler in 1916 | |||||||
| Born | William Henry Chandler November 6, 1876 New York, New York, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | July 18, 1924 (aged 47) | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 24 races run over 5 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 31st (1916) | ||||||
| First race | 1912 Pabst Blue Ribbon Trophy (Wauwatosa) | ||||||
| Last race | 1916 International Sweepstakes (Sharonville) | ||||||
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Chandler served in various roles after his racing career, moving to New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1923 to pursue careers in real estate and as a justice of the peace. Chandler died at his office in New Brunswick on July 18, 1924 of a heart attack, aged 47.[2]
