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Herman Schurch

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Herman Schurch
BornHermann Werner Schurch
(1903-04-07)April 7, 1903
Sumiswald, Bern, Switzerland
DiedNovember 8, 1931(1931-11-08) (aged 28)
Alhambra, California, U.S.
Champ Car career
5 races run over 4 years
Best finish10th (1930)
First race1929 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last race1931 Syracuse 100 (Syracuse)
Wins Podiums Poles
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Herman Werner Schurch (born Hermann Werner Schurch, April 7, 1903 – November 8, 1931)[1] was an American racing driver.

Biography

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Schurch's family emigrated to the United States when he was a boy. He made five starts in AAA Championship Car from 1929 to 1931. He had failed to qualify for the 1928 Indianapolis 500 but made the race in 1929. He served as a relief driver for Shorty Cantlon in the 1930 race. He also drove in the 1931 Indianapolis 500 but his transmission failed after 5 laps. His best finish in AAA Championship racing came later that year at the New York State Fairgrounds Raceway where he finished sixth.[2] Schurch excelled in Big Car racing (Sprint Car), where he won many races on the Eastern circuit (in the Northeast United States). He was killed in practice for a dirt track race at Legion Ascot Speedway in California.[3] Schurch was elected to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2010.

Motorsports career results

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Indianapolis 500 results

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References

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  1. ^ "Motorsport Memorial - Herman Schurch". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  2. ^ Herman Schurch, Champ Car Stats, Retrieved 2010-06-15
  3. ^ Jenkins, Richard. Herman Schurch, Old Racing Cars, Retrieved 2010-06-15