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Clarence Belt

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Clarence Belt
BornClarence William Belt
(1890-02-27)February 27, 1890
Xenia, Ohio, U.S.
DiedSeptember 15, 1969(1969-09-15) (aged 79)
Moraine, Ohio, U.S.
Champ Car career
1 race run over 3 years
First race1928 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Wins Podiums Poles
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Clarence William Belt (February 27, 1890 – September 15, 1969) was an American racing driver.[1] He failed to qualify for the 1925 Indianapolis 500 but qualified for the 1928 race. In 1927 he attempted two other Championship Car races but failed to qualify for both of them.[2]

Belt has the distinction of becoming the first driver ever to qualify a V-type engine at Indianapolis.[2]

Motorsports career results

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Indianapolis 500 results

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References

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  1. ^ The Talk of Gasoline Alley. May 10, 2010. WFNI.
  2. ^ a b Brown, Allen. "Clarence Belt". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
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