Harry Cox Killed During Practice Run At Indy - May 25, 1932

May 25, 1932

Harry Cox, 28, of Indianapolis, was serving as the riding mechanic for driver Bennie Benefiel. During a practice run for the 1932 Indianapolis 500, the car crashed in turn one and went over the outside wall. The car fell 18 feet to the ground and crashed into trees. Benefiel was seriously injured, and Cox was killed.