Shorty Cantlon
William A. "Shorty" Cantlon (October 8, 1903 – May 30, 1947)[1] was an American racecar driver. He was killed on May 30, 1947, while racing in the 1947 Indianapolis 500 on lap 40 after swerving into the outside retaining wall to avoid the spinning car of Bill Holland, who recovered from the spin to finish second. After his body was removed, Cantlon's car was left resting against the wall until the end of the 200-lap race.
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| Born | October 8, 1903 Paris, Illinois, United States |
| Died | May 30, 1947 (aged 43) Speedway, Indiana, U.S. |
| Nationality |  American |
Indianapolis 500 results
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See also
References
- "Motorsport Memorial - Shorty Cantlon". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
External links
- Mauri Rose biography from the show "The Indy 500, a Race For Heroes" Cantlon accident can be seen at approximately 16 minutes, 20 seconds in.
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