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Fred Lecklider

Fred Lecklider, 1926. Photo is from before 1st January 1929, therefore copyright has elapsed as per US copyright law. JPEG copyright, Richard Jenkins, 2023.

Fred Lecklider, 1926. Photo is from before 1st January 1929, therefore copyright has elapsed as per US copyright law. JPEG copyright, Richard Jenkins, 2023.

Born:

09 Jun 1895
Toledo, Ohio

Died:

10 Jan 1964
Los Angeles, California

Nationality:

United States

Indy 500s:

3 (1926-1930)

Primarily a dirt-track driver, Lecklider started racing in the 1920's, finding more success when he moved to California, and took a number of wins on dirt-tracks. His last Indianapolis event was in 1930, when he was a relief driver for Leslie Allen. After this, he stopped racing, largely as funds had run out to go racing. Settled in California and worked in a garage as a repairman for many years.

Biography last updated 13 Jul 2014