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Steve Nemesh

Steve Nemesh

American racing driver (1896–1975)

Stephen Nemesh (born István Nemes, December 31, 1896 – September 18, 1975) was an American racing driver.

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Biography

Nemesh was born István Nemes but anglicized his name after immigrating to the U.S. He became a U.S. citizen in 1924.[1]

Nemesh competed in the 1921 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, driving a Paige Special as a teammate to Ralph Mulford.[1][2]

His only American Championship car racing start was the 1926 Indianapolis 500, where he drove an Argyle powered Schmidt chassis. He started 22nd and was sidelined after completing 41 laps by transmission failure. He was credited with 21st place. He drove as a relief driver in the 1927 Indianapolis 500 for Dave Evans.[3]

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

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References

  1. [1]
    Brown, Allen. "Steve Nemesh". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  2. [2]
    Betts, Charles L. (1963). American vintage cars: A Historical Account of Famous Speedsters and Record-Breakers. New York: Crown Publishers. pp. 95–97. ASIN B0007EL7F6.
  3. [3]
    Steve Nemish, Champ Car Stats, Retrieved 2011-10-05
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