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Charles Bigelow (racing driver)
Charles Henry Bigelow (August 26, 1872 – June 8, 1958) was an American racing driver. Bigelow drove in the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911.
Personal life
Bigelow was born on August 26, 1872, in Kilbourne, Illinois. His parents were Edwin (Edward) H Bigelow and Sarah A. Marshall. Bigelow married Harriet Estelle Ingraham on Mar 25, 1903. Bigelow also named the Arrowhead Trail, the first road built between 1910 and 1913 between Los Angeles and Salt Lake. Bigelow traveled the route in his twin-six Packard (nicknamed "Cactus Kate") to publicize the road. Bigelow died on June 8, 1958, in Los Angeles. He is buried in the St. George City Cemetery.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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