Howdy Wilcox II

Howdy Wilcox II
Wilcox in 1933
BornHoward Omer Wilcox
(1905-02-20)February 20, 1905
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
DiedOctober 13, 1946(1946-10-13) (aged 41)
Converse, Indiana, U.S.
Champ Car career
6 races run over 2 years
Best finish3rd (1932)
First race1932 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last race1932 Oakland 150 (Oakland)
Wins Podiums Poles
0 2 0

Howard Omer "Howdy" Wilcox (February 20, 1905 – October 13, 1946) was an American racing driver active during the 1930s. He commonly raced as Howdy Wilcox II to differentiate himself from fellow Championship Car driver – and 1919 Indianapolis 500 winner – Howdy Wilcox, to whom he was unrelated.[1]

  1. ^ "The Talk of Gasoline Alley" - May 22, 2011