Son of a mathematics genius, his sisters also became professional singers. Freddie carried on the tradition of success in his family by being a hugely successful driver. He later became a radio and TV announcer for the Indy 500, as well as advising countless drivers. Agabashian, of Armenian descent, was a very popular man who was primarily a midget racer but gained a reputation as a safe, albeit fast, driver that was very mechanically minded. He won the 1937 North California Racing Assocation midget title and then won more titles after the war. He retired from racing in 1958 and then joined the Champion Spark Plug company as a racing rep.

Biography last updated 15 Aug 2015