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Barney Oldfield

Berna Eli "Barney" Oldfield (January 29, 1878 – October 4, 1946) was a pioneer American racing driver. His name was "synonymous with speed in the first two decades of the 20th century". He was the winner of the inaugural AAA National Championship in 1905. After success in bicycle racing, Oldfield began auto racing in 1902 and continued until his retirement in 1918. He was the first man to drive a car at 60 miles per hour (96 km/h) on a circular track.

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  • Born In Wauseon
  • Born January 29, 1878
  • Died October 4, 1946
  • Gender Male
  • On Other Sites IMDB
  • Race White or Caucasian (Non-Hispanic)
  • Created February 17, 2021 by
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  • Modified January 19, 2025 by
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