Leon Duray (April 30, 1894

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- May 12, 1956

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active in the 1920s. Born George Stewart,1996 Indianapolis 500 Radio Broadcast -

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( Donald Davidson commentary), May 26, 1996 and nicknamed "The Flying Frenchman," he legally changed his name in tribute to fellow driver

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Indianapolis 500 results

*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

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. 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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