1900 - 1939
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Details
| First Name |
Floyd
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| Last Name |
Roberts
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| Birthday |
12th February, 1900
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| Birthplace |
Jamestown, North Dakota
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| Died |
30th May, 1939
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| Place of Death |
Indianapolis, Indiana
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| Build |
Voluptuous
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| Eye Color |
Blue
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Auto Racing
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Floyd Marion Roberts (February 12, 1900 - May 30, 1939) was a Championship Car racing driver from Jamestown, North Dakota. He won the 1938 Indianapolis 500 with a then-record speed of 117.2 mph (188.6 km/h). He led for 92 laps. The following year, 1939, driving the same car, he was killed in a crash on the backstretch after hitting a wooden fence at 100 mph (160 km/h).
Roberts was the first defending champion of the race to have been killed in competition. According to reports, Roberts intended to retire following the race.
