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Tower at the 1911 Indianapolis 500
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Nationality | American |
Born |
Newark, New Jersey |
March 24, 1888
Died | November 1985 (aged 97) West Orange, New Jersey |
Edward J. Towers also known as Jack Tower (March 24, 1888 – November 1985) was an American racecar driver and riding mechanic. He lived in Flint, Michigan. Tower was the fastest qualifier at the 1913 Indianapolis 500, but started from the back row as the grid was determined by a blind draw. In addition to his racing career, Tower served in the U.S. Army in World War I and World War II, achieving the rank of Colonel