Francis Earl Devore (occasionally spelt DeVore, December 2, 1889 – November 12, 1928) was an American racing driver. DeVore and fellow driver Norman Batten were aboard the SS Vestris ocean liner when it sank. He is credited with saving the lives of his wife, and Batten's wife. Both Batten and DeVore were lost at sea. Devore's son, Billy, also became a racing driver.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
YearCarStartQualRankFinishLapsLedRetired1925241597.79919131980Flagged19271015107.4972322000Running1928624109.81018181610Crash T1Totals5590
Starts3Poles0Front Row0Wins0Top 51Top 101Retired1
References
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