Frank Bardwell Wearne (May 27, 1913 – February 21, 1985) was an American racing driver.[1][2]

Frank Wearne
BornFrank Bardwell Wearne
(1913-05-27)May 27, 1913
Belle Plaine, Iowa, U.S.
DiedFebruary 21, 1985(1985-02-21) (aged 71)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Champ Car career
9 races run over 7 years
Best finish7th (1940)
First race1937 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last race1947 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Wins Podiums Poles
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Biography

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Wearne grew up in Altadena, California and began his racing career in roadsters on the Jeffries Ranch track in Burbank. He moved on to race at the Culver City Legion Speedway dirt track and Legion Ascot Speedway. After Ascot closed, Wearne raced successfully in the Pacific Northwest, then headed to the Midwest. An Indianapolis 500 specialist, he participated in the race 7 times, with a best finish of 7th in 1940. He only made two Championship Car starts in races other than the Indianapolis 500. After retiring from racing, he worked at a brewery for 20 years [3]

Motorsports career results

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Indianapolis 500 results

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References

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  1. ^ "Frank Wearne". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  2. ^ Brown, Allen. "Frank Wearne". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  3. ^ "Indianapolis 500's history featutes two drivers from Altadena". San Gabriel Valley Tribune. 27 May 2012.
  4. ^ "Driver Stats". IndianapolisMotorSpeedway.com. Retrieved 2016-07-30.