Peter Kreis

ABOUT PETER KREIS

He is best known for dying during a crash while practicing at the 1934 Indianapolis 500.

He had a successful career as a contractor, and eventually decided to take one month off each year to race in the Indy 500.

He was with his riding mechanic, Robert Hahn, when he crashed; Hahn also died.

He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee.

He belongs to a long list of drivers who have died while racing, along with people such as Dale Earnhardt .