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Name
  
Leon Duray

Role
  
Race car driver

Died
  
May 12, 1956


Leon Duray

Ryan Holman's IndyCar Drivers Born on April 30


Leon Duray (April 30, 1894 Cleveland, Ohio - May 12, 1956 San Bernardino, California) was an American racecar driver active in the 1920s. Born George Stewart, and nicknamed "The Flying Frenchman," he legally changed his name in tribute to fellow driver Arthur Duray.

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  • Duray's starts from 1925 thru 1929 stood as the best five race starting streak from 1929 until 1990, when his record was bested by Rick Mears. His streak currently stands as 3rd best in "500" history.
  • Leon Duray "Jigger" Sirois, an USAC Indy car driver active in the 1960s and 1970s, was named after Leon Duray.

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