Gordon Eugene Smiley (April 20, 1946 May 15, 1982) was an American race car driver who was killed in a singlecar crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He was inducted into the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 2000. Driving his first race at age 19, Smiley was an accomplished road racer. H
Winner at Silverstone in Surtees
Formula Ford photo by David Hutson
Fletcher Racing
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GORDON SMILEY-autograph collection of Carlos Ghys
Auto racer. A 2-time veteran of the Indianapolis 500, Smiley was killed when his car struck the third turn wall and disintegrated as he attempted to qualify for the 1982 500-mile classic. There would be no more fatalities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway until driver Jovy Marcelo lost his life on May 15, 1992-exactly...
Gordon and chief mechanic Bobby Hatch
Gordon Smiley Tribute Page. 961 likes. A site to gain and share information about Gordon. A fascinating and forward thinking driver.
Teammate Gordon Johncock ready to leave pits
Patrick Racing. George Bignotti, Gordon Smiley
Gordon Smiley Tribute Page. 964 likes · 3 talking about this. A site to gain and share information about Gordon. A fascinating and forward thinking driver.
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Gordon Smiley Tribute Page. 961 likes. A site to gain and share information about Gordon. A fascinating and forward thinking driver.
Gordon Smiley Tribute Page. 961 likes. A site to gain and share information about Gordon. A fascinating and forward thinking driver.
