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Norman Batten

Norman Batten

American racing driver (1893–1928)


Norman Kirkpatrick Batten (April 30, 1893 – November 12, 1928) was an American racing driver active in the 1920s. Batten provided relief for Peter DePaolo in the 1925 Indianapolis 500, before his rookie year of 1926.[1] He died and his body, along with fellow driver Earl Devore, were lost at sea after the sinking of the ocean liner SS Vestris.

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On January 9, 1918, in Juliustown, New Jersey, Batten married Marion Calvin, daughter of Willian John Calvin and Harriet Dimond Kennedy. She was a registered nurse. His wife survived the sinking of the Vestris.[2]

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

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References

  1. Indy500 Recaps the Short Chute Pat Kennedy
  2. Wilson, Lyle C (November 16, 1928). "Two Women Struggle Vainly To Save Mates". Pittsburgh Press. Retrieved 30 March 2013.

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