Norman Kirkpatrick Batten (April 30, 1893 – November 12, 1928) was an American racing driver active in the 1920s. Batten provided relief for Peter DePaolo in the 1925 Indianapolis 500, before his rookie year of 1926.[1] He died and his body, along with fellow driver Earl Devore, were lost at sea after the sinking of the ocean liner SS Vestris.
| Norman Batten | |||||||
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| Born | Norman Kirkpatrick Batten April 30, 1893 East Orange, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | November 12, 1928 (aged 35) 200 miles off the coast of Hampton Roads, Virginia, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 29 races run over 5 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 7th (1928) | ||||||
| First race | 1924 Syracuse 150 (Syracuse) | ||||||
| Last race | 1928 International Motor Classic (Rockingham Park) | ||||||
| First win | 1926 Sesquicentennial Classic Heat #2 (Atlantic City) | ||||||
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On January 9, 1918, in Juliustown, New Jersey, Batten married Marion Calvin, daughter of Willian John Calvin and Harriet Dimond Kennedy. She was a registered nurse. His wife survived the sinking of the Vestris.[2]
Motorsports career results
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- In 1925 Batten drove 21 laps of relief for race winner Pete DePaolo.
References
edit- ^ Indy500 Recaps the Short Chute Pat Kennedy
- ^ Wilson, Lyle C (November 16, 1928). "Two Women Struggle Vainly To Save Mates". Pittsburgh Press. Retrieved 30 March 2013.