- Len Duncan
Len Duncan (
July 25 ,1911 Brooklyn, New York –August 1 ,1998 Lansdale, Pennsylvania ) was an Americanracecar driver . Duncan raced midget cars in seven decades from 1920s until the 1980s. DuringWorld War II , received the honor of being assigned asPresident Harry S. Truman 's driver during one of his visits to England.Mario Andretti credits Duncan with having a great influence on his professional life. Andretti raced in the ARDC in 1963.Midget car career
Duncan began racing in 1928. Duncan was the AAA Eastern Midget Champion. Duncan won eight
American Racing Drivers Club (ARDC) championships during the thirteen years between 1955 and 1967. [http://www.worthyofhonor.com/Inductees/Len_Duncan.htm Biography] at theNational Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame ]Indy 500 career
He drove in the
1954 Indianapolis 500 with relief from George Fonder. The duo completed 101 laps and finished 31st. The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Len Duncan participated in 1 World Championship race. He started on the pole 0 times, won 0 races, set 0 fastest laps, and finished on the podium 0 times. He accumulated a total of 0 championship points.Career award
*He was inducted in the
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 1991.Indy 500 results
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