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Barney Oldfield (June 3, 1878 – October 4, 1946) was an automobile racer and pioneer. He was born on a farm on the outskirts of Wauseon, Ohio. He was the first man to drive car at 60 miles per hour (100 km/h). His accomplishments led to the expression "Who do you think you are? Barney Oldfield?"

Racing career

Oldfield became famous after agreeing to drive a racecar made by Detroit automaker Henry Ford. He raced his car No. 999, against the then current champion, Alexander Winston. It was a great victory for Ford and led to Barney Oldfield being a household name at the time. He twice raced in the Indianapolis 500, finishing 5th in each attempt.

Barney Oldfield's success at the Milwaukee Mile also helped make him a legend. He set the track record in 1905 and raised his speed in 1910 to 70.159 mph in his "Blitzen Benz".

Oldfield made a gold car that completely enclosed the driver (called the "Golden Submarine"). In June 1917 he used the Golden Submarine to beat fellow racing legend Ralph DePalma in a series of 10 to 25 mile match races at Milwaukee.

Fisher Automotive Company

According to the Lost Indiana website, Barney Oldfield also helped fellow racer Carl G. Fisher found the Fisher Automobile Company in Indianapolis, Indiana, which is believed to be the first automobile dealership in the United States.

He was buried in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California.

In 1990, he was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.

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