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American racing driver (1903–1966)
Rick Decker
BornRickliffe Murel Decker
(1903-05-23)May 23, 1903
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 1, 1966(1966-03-01) (aged 62)
Somerville, New Jersey, U.S.
Champ Car career
5 races run over 7 years
First race1929 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last race1936 Vanderbilt Cup (Westbury)
Wins Podiums Poles
0 0 0

Rickliffe Murel Decker (May 3, 1903 – March 1, 1966) was an American racing driver.

Biography

Decker was born in Staten Island, New York in 1903 to William Lloyd Decker and Anjeanette (née Barnes). He participated in the Indianapolis 500 from 1929 to 1934. He died in New Jersey in 1966.

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1929 29 30 105.288 30 23 61 0 Supercharger
1930 48 36 92.293 33 37 8 0 Oil tank
1933 61 38 108.280 38 41 13 0 Manifold
1934 45 27 110.895 26 27 17 0 Clutch
Totals 99 0
Starts 4
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 0
Retired 4

References

  1. "Driver Stats". IndianapolisMotorSpeedway.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
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