Lee Frayer

Lee Ambrose Frayer was an American racing driver who competed in the 1911 [Indianapolis 500]. Driving a Firestone-Columbus automobile, Frayer won a 100-mile race in Columbus, Ohio, defeating, among others, the great Barney Oldfield.
Frayer was born in La Grange, Missouri. His car participated in the 1906 [Vanderbilt Cup] with Frank Lawell driving.
Frayer participated in the 1911 Indianapolis 500 where he was injured. His relief driver was future World War I hero Eddie Rickenbacker.
Frayer died at Robinson Memorial Hospital, Ravenna, Ohio, on July 25, 1938, following an operation for appendicitis. He was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in Ravenna, Ohio.

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