Antoine Mourre

Antoine Mourre is seen here at Altoona in 1924. Mourre was a French immigrant who raced in one Indianapolis 500 in 1924.
 
Thanks to the Paul Sheedy Collection for this photo. 
 
Notes from Bud Miller: Antoine Mourre..was a serious Board Track racer from France…who raced …a sleek…black…#6…Miller race car…in 6 Board track races in 1924…including the Altoona race…where he finished a great 3rd position….many drivers over the years…were struck by large wooden splinters…including..Antoine Mourre..who was hit with a large splinter…at the Fresno Board Speedway…putting a large hole in his engine crankcase.

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