1. Floyd Marion Roberts was an American racing driver.
12 Facts About Floyd Roberts
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Floyd Roberts was the first defending champion of the race to have been killed in competition.
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Floyd Roberts was born on February 12,1900, in Jamestown, North Dakota.
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In 1924, prior to his marriage, Floyd Roberts was already becoming known in auto racing circles.
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Floyd Roberts raced at the Ascot Speedway in California and participated in a series of races in Hawaii.
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Floyd Roberts made his only pit stop for gas and a tire change at about 300 miles, and relinquished the lead to Jimmy Snyder.
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At the 1939 Indianapolis 500 Floyd Roberts was on lap 106, when the car driven by Bob Swanson lost control and went sideways.
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Floyd Roberts' car struck Swanson's causing Swanson's car to flip over and catch fire ejecting Swanson.
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Floyd Roberts's car flipped, and went into the inner wall.
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Floyd Roberts died in Methodist Hospital, suffering a broken neck, among other injuries.
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Floyd Roberts's death was announced before the race was completed.
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Floyd Roberts has been inducted into the following halls of fame:.