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Burman, Disbrow, Tower, Grenon (LOC)

from The Library of Congress

• 1 older comment, and then…
• synchmaster500 said:

  Bob Burman Lou Disbrow Jack Tower Joe Grennon

• The Library of Congress said:

  synchmaster500: Thanks for the information! It's confirmed and we're updating the records.

• Scott Kraft said:

  Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Goggles, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

• omasciarotte said:

  Yup, they’re “race car” drivers…

• monta17 said:

  Wow! Jack Tower (3rd from left) is my Grandfather! I have some pics from his races (and one of a crash at Indy), but I have never seen this one. He raced in the 1911 Indy 500. The results: Fin: 24, St: 23, Car No. 26, Jackson Automobile, He also raced in the 1913 Indy 500. The results: Fin: 19, St: 25, Car No. 6, Mason Motor: Duesenberg. He crashed and a broken leg. His mechanic (the mechanic rode in the car as well in those days) had broke ribs and internal injuries. I was told he later died, but I'm not sure. My mother told me he set a speed record in one of the time trials, but I don't have that info. Anyway, my Grandfather raced, worked with many car companies, and did a test drive across the country at one point. He designed some car features. He also wrote poetry, stories, lyrics, and a bit of music. He must have been a very interesting man. He passed away, however, before I was born so I never had the pleasure of knowing him. Wonderful surprise to come across this photo.