Pete Kreis

Pete Kreis
Kreis, circa 1926
BornAlbert Jacob Kreis
(1900-01-19)January 19, 1900
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedMay 25, 1934(1934-05-25) (aged 34)
Speedway, Indiana, U.S.
Champ Car career
27 races run over 10 years
Best finish9th (1926)
First race1925 Culver City 250 #1 (Culver City)
Last race1933 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Wins Podiums Poles
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Albert Jacob "Pete" Kreis (January 19, 1900 – May 25, 1934)[1] was an American racing driver. Kreis was a wealthy contractor who took a month off each year to drive in the 500.[2]

  1. ^ "Motorsport Memorial - Pete Kreis". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
  2. ^ Ritt, William H. (May 29, 1934). "The Billboard". Lafayette Journal and Courier. Archived from the original on 2023-05-16.