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Gaston Chevrolet
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Gaston Chevrolet

American racing driver (1892–1920)

Gaston Louis Chevrolet (October 4, 1892 – November 25, 1920) was an American racing driver and automobile manufacturer. He was the winner of both the Indianapolis 500 and the American National Championship in 1920.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Gaston Chevrolet (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Oct 4, 1892, died Nov 25, 1920.1

Companies

Early life and education

Chevrolet was born near Beaune, in the Côte-d'Or region of France where his Swiss family had emigrated to a few years earlier. His father was a watch-maker, and he was the younger brother of Louis (1878–1941, founder of the Chevrolet car company) and Arthur Chevrolet (1884–1946). After brother Louis emigrated to the United States and earned enough money, he sent for Gaston and Arthur to join him. Once there, Gaston worked as an automotive mechanic and joined his brothers in auto racing.

In 1916, the year after older brother Louis left the Chevrolet car company, Gaston Chevrolet became a partner with Louis and Arthur in the new Frontenac Motor Corporation.

From Wikipedia’s article on Gaston Chevrolet (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Career

Occupation: motorcycle racer, racing automobile driver.4

Personal life

  • BornOct 4, 1892, Beaune5
  • DiedNov 25, 1920, Beverly Hills6
  • CitizenshipSwitzerland, United States7

Awards

  • Date not recordedMotorsports Hall of Fame of America8

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