He was like a comet, a brilliant star who raced across the racing heavens and burned out in an instant. Frank Lockhart came to the 1926 race to drive in relief of Bennett Hill, but when owner-driver Pete Kreis became ill with pneumonia, Lockhart got the ride. (For more about Pete Kreis, I recommend The … Continue reading 100 Years Ago: Lockhart Subs, Wins Rain Shortened Race