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How Tony Hulman Died: Cause of Death, Age at Death, and More!

Tony Hulman reached the respectable age of 76 years. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous entrepreneur.

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Businessman who bought the dilapidated Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1945 and created the 500 race that made it famous.

He saved a Speedway that was a shadow of its former glory after a series of fatal crashes, the Great Depression, and World War II took their toll. Its owner,Eddie Rickenbacker, sold it for $750,000.

He invested millions more dollars into renovating the track with new seats, a safer course, and a large, eight-story control tower. He supervised the Indianapolis 500 until 1977.

His grandfather founded the Hulman & Co. wholesale grocery business, which Tony took over running.

His raceway enabled many famous NASCAR drivers to make their marks, including both Al Unser and his son.

How did Tony Hulman die?

Information about the death of Tony Hulman
Cause of deathN/A
Age of death76 years
ProfessionEntrepreneur
BirthdayFebruary 11, 1901
Death dateOctober 27, 1977
Place of deathIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
Place of burialN/A