Fred Marriott
American racing driver (1872-1956) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 83
Fred Marriott was an American race car driver. In 1906, he set the world land speed record at 127.659 mph (205.5 km/h) at the Daytona Beach Road Course, while driving the Stanley Land Speed Record Car. This garnered Stanley Motor Carriage Company the Dewar Trophy.
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A crew of four accompanied the car to Daytona, Marriott was chosen to be driver because he was the only bachelor.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1872 to 1956 · aged 83
