Harlan Fengler
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BornMarch 1, 1903
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMarch 26, 1981 (aged 78)
New Lebanon, Ohio, U.S.
Best finish6th (1923)
First race1923 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
| Harlan Fengler | |||||||
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 Fengler at Tacoma Speedway, circa 1922 | |||||||
| Born | March 1, 1903 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | March 26, 1981 (aged 78) New Lebanon, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 19 races run over 4 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 6th (1923) | ||||||
| First race | 1923 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
| Last race | 1927 Culver City 250 (Culver City) | ||||||
| First win | 1923 Kansas City 250 #2 (Kansas City) | ||||||
| Last win | 1924 Beverly Hills 250 (Beverly Hills) | ||||||
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Harlan Fengler (March 1, 1903 – March 26, 1981) was an American racing driver and official. He was a successful board track racer during the 1920s, and later acted as Chief Steward of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
During his career, Fengler was considered a "boy wonder,"[1] and among others, drove for entertainer and entrepreneur George L. Wade.[2][3] He later lived in New Lebanon, Ohio, and acted as Chief Steward of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1958 until 1974.[4]