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Lee Wallard

Leland "Lee" Wallard (September 8, 1911 or September 7, 1910 or September 10, 1910 – November 28, 1963 or November 29, 1963) was an American racing driver. After a slow start to his career, the unheralded Wallard scored a "Cinderella" victory, authoring a dominating performance in the 1951 Indianapolis 500. Days later, Wallard's career ended as he suffered severe burns when his car caught fire during a promotional event.