Lora L. Corum

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Lora Lawrence Corum
Born(1899-01-08)January 8, 1899
DiedMarch 7, 1949(1949-03-07) (aged 50)
Known for1928 Indianapolis 500

Lora Lawrence Corum (January 8, 1899 - March 7, 1949) was co-winner of the 1924 Indianapolis 500.[1]

Biography

He was born on January 8, 1899 in Jonesville, Indiana to Margaret Hannah Marquette and William Cecil Corum.

During the 1924 Indianapolis 500 Corum was replaced by Joe Boyer on lap 109, despite the fact that it required Boyer to be relieved in his own car. Corum qualified for the 1928 Indianapolis 500, but suffered a crash during a practice run on the morning of the race.

He died on March 7, 1949 at age 50.

Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1922 27 15 89.650 19 17 169 0 Engine trouble
1923 23 7 86.650 23 5 200 0 Running
1924 15 21 93.330 16 1 109 0 Relieved
1926 23 24 88.849 26 20 44 0 Shock absorbers
1930 27 17 94.130 29 10 200 0 Running
1933 47 18 110.465 29 12 200 0 Running
Totals 902 0
Starts 6
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 1
Top 5 2
Top 10 3
Retired 2

References

  1. ^ "Indy 500 Career Stats - L.L. Corum". Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
Preceded by Indianapolis 500 Winner
1924
Succeeded by

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