Tommy Hinnershitz
American racing driver (1912–1999)
Biography
Thomas Paul Hinnershitz (April 6, 1912 – August 1, 1999) was an American racing driver. Hinnershitz was active through the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s on dirt, asphalt and boards, driving "big cars" (later known as sprint cars) – at that time slightly smaller versions of Indianapolis cars that could be raced on half-mile dirt race tracks.
During his 30-year career, Hinnershitz captured 103 American Automobile Association (AAA) and United States Auto Club (USAC) sanctioned victories, and won seven AAA/USAC East Coast sprint car championships (1949–1952, 1955–1956, and 1959). He also raced in national Championship car (30 AAA and four USAC) events.
Hinnershitz mainly raced his own cars (not for other owners), serving as his own mechanic. He was one of the first drivers to have car sponsorship. Hinnershitz was known for racing wearing overalls, which drew in fans at fairgrounds races in Corn Belt states such as Iowa and the Minnesota.
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Awards & honours (1)
- Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
Quick answers about Tommy Hinnershitz
- How old was Tommy Hinnershitz?
- Tommy Hinnershitz died on August 1, 1999 at the age of 87.
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- Tommy Hinnershitz was born on April 6, 1912.
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- Tommy Hinnershitz was born in Muhlenberg Township.
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- Tommy Hinnershitz is a citizen of United States.
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