Earl Devore

Francis "Earl" Devore (December 2, 1889 in Macksville, Kansas – November 12, 1928) was an American racecar driver. Devore and fellow driver Norman Batten were aboard the SS Vestris 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. Reports indicate that Devore was eaten by a shark in the icy waters.

Devore at the wheel, circa 1925.

Indianapolis 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Retired
1925	24	15	97.799	19	13	198	Flagged
1927	10	15	107.497	23	2	200	Running
1928	6	24	109.810	18	18	161	Crash T1
Totals						559

Starts	3
Poles	0
Front Row	0
Wins	0
Top 5	1
Top 10	1
Retired	1

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