Paul Bost
American racing driver (1904–1987)
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Paul Brown Bost (December 7, 1904 – December 21, 1987) was an American racing driver.[1][2] He raced in events from 1929 and appeared on both dirt or board oval tracks. He continued racing until 1935, when he was a relief driver for Mauri Rose at the Indianapolis 500. In 1935, he married and fulfilled a pledge to his new wife to cease racing promptly upon marriage.[3]
BornPaul Brown Bost
December 7, 1904
December 7, 1904
Matthews, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedDecember 21, 1987 (aged 83)
Best finish16th (1931)
| Paul Bost | |||||||
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| Born | Paul Brown Bost December 7, 1904 Matthews, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | December 21, 1987 (aged 83) | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 11 races run over 5 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 16th (1931) | ||||||
| First race | 1929 Detroit 100 (Detroit) | ||||||
| Last race | 1933 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
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