Wilbur Shaw

Wilbur Shaw

Warren Wilbur Shaw (October 31, 1902 - October 30, 1954) was an American racing driver. He was president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1945 until his death in 1954. Shaw was the automotive test evaluator for Popular Science magazine.

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