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Gaston Louis Chevrolet (October 4, 1892 – November 25, 1920) was an American racing driver and automobile manufacturer. He was the winner of both the Indianapolis 500 and the American National Championship in 1920.
Gaston Chevrolet biography. 26/10/1892 - 25/11/1920. Record updated 26-Oct-06. Born in France he emigrated to the USA. He won the Indy 500 in 1920 but was killed later that year when he crashed at the Los Angeles Speedway board track in Beverly Hills, California.
Nov 25, 2009 · 1920: Race driver Gaston Chevrolet dies in a track crash in a Los Angeles race. He’s the first of three famous brothers to suffer a tragic end.
Gaston Chevrolet was a French-born American racecar champion and the brother of Louis Chevrolet, the founder of Chevrolet Motors. He died in a crash at the Beverly Hills Speedway in 1920, but won the AAA National Championship title posthumously.
Gaston Chevrolet was a French-born American racing driver and mechanic who won the 1920 Indy 500 and other sprint races. He died in a crash at Beverly Hills Speedway in 1920, leaving a legacy of innovation and speed.
Mar 12, 2022 · Gaston Chevrolet (born 26 Oct 1892 Beaune, Burgundy, France; died 25 Nov 1920 Beverley Hills, California). Winner of the 1920 race who was killed shortly afterwards in an AAA race. Chevrolet was the youngest of the three brothers who was probably the best of them as a racer.
Gaston Chevrolet was a French-born racing driver who won the 1920 Indianapolis 500 and the 1920 AAA National Championship. He died in a crash in 1920 after driving for his brothers' team.
