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Art Cross was born on 24 January, 1918 in Jersey City, New Jersey, is an American racecar driver. Discover Art Cross's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?

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Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 24 January, 1918
Birthday 24 January
Birthplace Jersey City, New Jersey
Date of death 15 April, 2005
Died Place LaPorte, Indiana
Nationality United States

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Art Cross Net Worth

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1918

Art Cross (January 24, 1918 – April 15, 2005) was an American racecar driver.

1938

Cross began racing midget cars in 1938.

He served as a tank commander during the Second World War, and received a Purple Heart for his wounds during the Battle of the Bulge.

He returned to midget cars after the war, and raced in one of Pappy Hough's "Little Iron Pigs."

1952

He was the first recipient of the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Award in 1952.

Cross won the first Indy 500 Rookie of the Year award after a fifth-place finish in the 1952 Indianapolis 500.

Cross used his share of $27,000 from the race to purchase a farm near LaPorte, Indiana.

1953

He finished second in the 1953 Indianapolis 500 behind Bill Vukovich.

Despite it being one of the hottest Indy 500s on record, Vukovich and Cross completed the entire race without relief.

Driver Carl Scarborough died from the heat.

Cross' car was the "Springfield Welding Special", which was owned by Bessie Lee Paoli, who was the only female owner at the time.

After retiring from racing, he turned his attention to running the farm in LaPorte, Indiana.

He later became involved in a heavy equipment business and in construction.

1992

He was inducted in the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 1992.

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