Charles Bigelow (racing driver)
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BornCharles Henry Bigelow
August 26, 1872
August 26, 1872
Kilbourne, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 8, 1958 (aged 85)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Last race1911 Jepsen Trophy (Santa Monica)
| Charles Bigelow | |||||||
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 Bigelow and his mechanic in their Mercer, circa 1911 | |||||||
| Born | Charles Henry Bigelow August 26, 1872 Kilbourne, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | June 8, 1958 (aged 85) Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 4 races run over 1 year | |||||||
| First race | 1911 Oakland Trophy (Portola) | ||||||
| Last race | 1911 Jepsen Trophy (Santa Monica) | ||||||
| First win | 1911 Oakland Trophy (Portola) | ||||||
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Charles Henry Bigelow (August 26, 1872 – June 8, 1958) was an American racing driver. Bigelow drove in the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911.[1]
Bigelow was born on August 26, 1872, in Kilbourne, Illinois.[1] His parents were Edwin (Edward) H Bigelow and Sarah A. Marshall.[2]
Bigelow married Harriet Estelle Ingraham on Mar 25, 1903.[2]
Bigelow also named the Arrowhead Trail, the first road built between 1910 and 1913 between Los Angeles and Salt Lake. Bigelow traveled the route in his twin-six Packard (nicknamed "Cactus Kate") to publicize the road.[1][3]
Bigelow died on June 8, 1958, in Los Angeles. He is buried in the St. George City Cemetery.[1]