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Théodore Eugène Pilette (8 September 1883 in St. Gilles, Belgium – 3 May 1921 in Capellen, Luxembourg)^[1] was a Belgian racecar driver. Father of André Pilette and grandfather of Teddy Pilette, Théodore was the first member of that racing dynasty. He started racing in 1903 and was the first Belgian to race at the Indianapolis 500 in 1913 with his works Mercedes-Knight car. Despite having the smallest engine, it took fifth place, averaging 68.148 mph (109.674 km/h) over the 500 miles (800 km).

Théodore was the importer in Belgium for Bugatti and Mercedes. His concession, Etablissements Pilette, was located Rue Veydt in Brussels.^[2]

Théodore died on his way back from the Mercedes factory in a road accident near Capellen with his mechanic, Bruyère.

Indianapolis 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Led	Retired
1913	23	13	75.520	27	5	200	0	Running
Totals						200	0

Starts	1
Poles	0
Front Row	0
Wins	0
Top 5	1
Top 10	1
Retired	0

References

^ "Motorsport Memorial - Theo Pilette". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
^ "Inventaire du patrimoine architectural".

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[mem-1] "Motorsport Memorial - Theo Pilette". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 23 March 2023.

[2] "Inventaire du patrimoine architectural".

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-'''Théodore Eugène Pilette''' (8 September 1883 in [[Saint-Gilles, Belgium|St. Gilles]], [[Belgium]] – 3 May 1921 in [[Capellen]], [[Luxembourg]])<ref name=mem>{{Cite web |title=Motorsport Memorial - Theo Pilette |url=http://www.motorsportmemorial.org/LWFWIW/focusLWFWIW.php?db2=LWF&db=ct&n=407 |access-date=23 March 2023 |website=Motorsport Memorial}}</ref> was a Belgian [[racecar driver]]. Father of [[André Pilette]] and grandfather of [[Teddy Pilette]], Théodore was the first member of that racing dynasty. He started racing in 1903 and was the first Belgian to race at the [[Indianapolis 500]] in 1913 with his works Mercedes-[[Knight engine|Knight]] car. Despite having the smallest engine, it took fifth place, averaging 68.148 mph (109.674&nbsp;km/h) over the 500 miles (800&nbsp;km).
+'''Théodore Eugène Pilette''' (8 September 1883 in [[Saint-Gilles, Belgium|St. Gilles]], [[Belgium]] – 3 May 1921 in [[Capellen]], [[Luxembourg]])<ref name=mem>{{Cite web |title=Motorsport Memorial - Theo Pilette |url=http://www.motorsportmemorial.org/LWFWIW/focusLWFWIW.php?db2=LWF&db=ct&n=407 |access-date=23 March 2023 |website=Motorsport Memorial}}</ref> was a Belgian [[racecar driver]]. Father of [[André Pilette]] and grandfather of [[Teddy Pilette]], Théodore was the first member of that racing dynasty. He started racing in 1903 and was the first Belgian to race at the [[Indianapolis 500]] in 1913 with his works Mercedes-[[Knight engine|Knight]] car. Despite having the smallest engine, it took fifth place, averaging 68.148&nbsp;mph (109.674&nbsp;km/h) over the 500 miles (800&nbsp;km).
 Théodore was the importer in Belgium for Bugatti and Mercedes. His concession, Etablissements Pilette, was located Rue Veydt in Brussels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.irismonument.be/fr.Saint-Gilles.Rue_Faider.6.html|title=Inventaire du patrimoine architectural}}</ref>
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