George R. Bentel

George R. Bentel
Born
George Roy Bentel

(1872-07-02)July 2, 1872
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedFebruary 27, 1952(1952-02-27) (aged 79)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationAutomobile dealer
Spouse
Harriet Chaney
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(m. 1897)​
Children1

George Roy Bentel (July 2, 1876 – February 27, 1952) was an American automobile dealer and the first owner of the Legion Ascot Speedway.[1] Bentel was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2010 for his contributions to the sport.[2]

  1. ^ Theobald, Mark (2004). "George R. Bentel Co". Coachbuilt. Archived from the original on November 5, 2019.
  2. ^ Theobald, Mark. "George Bentel". National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021.