Killed in a board track crash. English born, but a US citizen. A charismatic, top-line driver, Hughes moved to the US in 1906. Also worked in a garage. Hughes took many wins and speed records until his death. Hughes proved very adept in light cars in his early career but was at his peak around 1911 and 1912 as he won the Kane County Trophy at Elgin Speedway in 1911 and also won the Fairmont Park race at Philadelphia that year, before winning the Aurora Trophy in 1912, again at Elgin.

Biography last updated 22 Dec 2015