Charlie Merz

Charlie Merz
Born	Charles Cleveland Merz (1888-07-06)July 6, 1888 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Died	July 8, 1952(1952-07-08) (aged 64) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Champ Car career
18 races run over 6 years
First race	1909 Prest-O-Lite Trophy (Indianapolis)
Last race	1916 International Sweepstakes (Sharonville)
First win	1911 St. Francis Hotel Trophy (Portola)
Last win	1912 Illinois Trophy (Elgin)
Wins Podiums Poles 3 10 0

Charles Cleveland Merz (July 6, 1888 – July 8, 1952) was an American racing driver,^[1] military officer, engineering entrepreneur, and racing official. Active in the early years of the Indianapolis 500, he later became Chief Steward of the Memorial Day Classic.