Draft Card - Howdy Wilcox

Attached is a digital copy of 1919 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Champion Howdy Wilcox's draft card. This image is a contribution to First Super Speedway courtesy of auto racing historian Billy Dunbar. Check out the information:

  • Born: June 24, 1889
  • Wife's name: not listed, but confirmed married
  • His middle name: NA
  • Residence: Indianapolis
  • Born: Indianapolis
  • Hair color: Light Brown
  • Eye color: Blue
  • Registration date: September 12, 1918

Note that his occupation is listed as President of Wilcox & Herr Company - a taxi cab company. Don Herr was a fellow race car driver.
I'm sure you will also be interested in the draft cards of other champion drivers of the era:

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