James A. Allison (James A. Allison)

James A. Allison

Businessman. Indianapolis Speedway Co-Founder. In 1927, he became the sole owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and it was he who sold it to World War I Hero Eddie Rickenbacker. Rickenbacker sold the track to Anton Hulman, Jr. in 1946. (bio by: Warrick L. Barrett)  Family links:  Spouse:  Sara Willis Cornelius Allison (1875 – 1938)* *Calculated relationship

Born

  • August, 11, 1872
  • USA

Died

  • August, 08, 1928
  • USA

Cemetery

  • Crown Hill Cemetery
  • Indiana
  • USA

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