Ray Keech
American racing driver (1900–1929) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Raymond Keech (May 1, 1900 – June 15, 1929) was an American racing driver. He is best remembered for winning the 1929 Indianapolis 500, as well as for setting a land speed record.
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Born | Charles Raymond Keech (1900-05-01)May 1, 1900 Coatesville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||
Died | June 15, 1929(1929-06-15) (aged 29) Tipton, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||
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Major victories Indianapolis 500 (1929) | |||||||
Champ Car career | |||||||
11 races run over 3 years | |||||||
Best finish | 2nd (1928, 1929) | ||||||
First race | 1927 Atlantic City 200 (Atlantic City) | ||||||
Last race | 1929 Altoona 200 #1 (Altoona) | ||||||
First win | 1928 Detroit 100 (Detroit) | ||||||
Last win | 1929 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
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