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Anton "Tony" Hulman Jr. (February 11, 1901 – October 27, 1977) was an American businessman from Terre Haute, Indiana, who bought the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1945 and brought racing back to the famous race course after a four-year hiatus following World War II .
ANTON HULMAN, Jr., commonly known as Tony, was the grandson of German immigrants who established a wholesale grocery firm in Terre Haute, Indiana. Hulman was a star athlete at Yale University in both football and track and field.
Anton “Tony” Hulman, Jr. If not for Tony Hulman, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway would very likely not still be in existence. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Tony was the grandson of a German immigrant named Herman Hulman. Herman had landed in Cincinnati, started up a wholesale grocery business, and then moved to Terre Haute.
May 26, 2016 · "Tony Hulman, without him it's unlikely there would have been, or currently is, an Indy 500," said Bobby Rahal, the 1986 winner. Lauded as "a phenomenal man" by Mario Andretti, Hulman is widely considered to be the sole reason the speedway and the race have made it to its 100th running this Sunday.
Official Nomination Bio. Born into wealth, Anton "Tony" Hulman Jr. embellished his personal resources with courage, foresight and a passion for automobile racing to become the savior of America's foremost motorsports facility and its greatest one-day sports spectacle, the Indianapolis 500.
May 19, 2024 · Tony Hulman Jr, of Terre Haute, Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker and three time Indianapolis 500 winner Wilbur Shaw sign the formal papers of transfer for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Nov. 15, 1945. Hulman purchased the track for $750,000. and provide a track and competition that should be an invitation challenge to the greatest race drivers ...
Established the Indianapolis Speedway’s Hall of Fame museum to display classic race cars and racing memorabilia. A prominent Indiana businessman, “Tony”Hulman knew little about racing in 1945 when three-time Indy 500 winner Wilbur Shaw approached him with an idea.
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