Edward Ames Hearne (March 1, 1887 – February 9, 1955) was an American racing driver from Kansas City, Kansas who was active in the formative years of auto racing.

Early life

Hearne was born on March 1, 1887.

Racing career

Hearne participated in the inaugural Indianapolis 500. He later was a long-time Duesenberg factory-backed driver. Hearne made 106 AAA Championship Car starts and continued driving until 1927, winning 11 Champ Car races and the 1923 National Championship.

Death

Hearne died on February 9, 1955. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Bolivar, Missouri.

Awards and honors

Hearne has been inducted into the following halls of fame:

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results