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DO YOU KNOW WHO?
This driver survived a burning car but not a sinking ship.
He drove a loaded dump truck across the US.
This man built two major tracks, one was destroyed by a hurricane, and the other was a success.
He won the last NASCAR Cup series race on a dirt track.
During World War II an enemy sniper shot his front teeth.
He had a helmet and drivers suit made for his ride along pet monkey.
Which driver had a pit fire, was ordered out of his car by the officials, then climbed back into it and finished the Indy 500 in 3rd place?
This man built the first racing car and won the first race in the US.
She set records in both aviation and automobiles.
This driver was the first person to officially go 400, 500, and 600 mph on land.
He is credited with being the first driver to wear both a full face helmet and a Nomex (fireproof) drivers suit in a race.
They are the first father and son to lead a lap at the Indy 500.
This driver won the US Medal of Honor.
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