Spencer Wishart
Spencer E. Wishart (December 3, 1889 – August 22, 1914) was an American racing driver. He was active during the early years of Indy car racing. BiographyWishart was born on December 3, 1889, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wishart was killed on August 22, 1914, at age 24 when he clipped another car during a 1914 AAA Championship Car season race in Elgin, Illinois.[1] Wishart's car hit a fence and flipped, he was pinned beneath it and suffered a skull fracture and other injuries, dying in the hospital shortly thereafter.[2] His mechanic John C. Jenter was also mortally injured in the crash.[1][2] Wishart is interred at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York. Motorsports career resultsIndianapolis 500 results
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