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Maynard Clark

Maynard Clark. Copyright Don Radbruch, 2006. Used with permission.

Maynard Clark. Copyright Don Radbruch, 2006. Used with permission.

Born:

27 Sep 1903
Milan, Illinois

Died:

04 Jan 1991
Milan, Illinois

Nationality:

United States

Indy 500s:

0 (1934)

Sprint car ace also known as 'Hungry' Clark. Originally a motorcycle exhibitionist, this showman of a driver was also good in dirt and midget cars. Retired after a crash in 1936. Clark was quite an analytical driver who didn't tend to take too many risks, but he still had a fair amount of natural speed. Clark continued to take an interest in the sport for the rest of his life.

Biography last updated 8 Jul 2015