George C. Babcock

George Carlos Babcock (21 June 1876 - 28 October 1921) was an American racecar driver. He was also involved in the early days of aviation as a test pilot, as well as spending time as a test driver.[1][2]

Biography

He was born on 21 June 1876 in Hartford, Connecticut. He participated in the 1915 Indianapolis 500. He died after a short illness in St. Francis' Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut on 28 October 1921.[1]

Indy 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Led	Retired
1915	12	12	89.460	10	17	117	0	Broken Cylinder
Totals						117	0

Starts	1
Poles	0
Front Row	0
Wins	0
Top 5	0
Top 10	0
Retired	1

References

"Funeral of George C. Babcock". Hartford Courant. November 1, 1921.
"George Carlos Babcock". Retrieved 2017-11-06.

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