Norman Batten

Norman Batten (April 30, 1893 – November 12, 1928) was an American racecar driver active in the 1920s. Batten provided relief help for Peter DePaolo in the 1925 race, before his rookie year of 1926.[1] He died and his body, along with fellow driver Earl Devore, were lost at sea after the sinking of the ocean liner SS Vestris.

Norman Batten
Born(1893-04-30)April 30, 1893
DisappearedNovember 12, 1928 (aged 35)
200 miles off coast of Hampton Roads, Virginia, US
Spouse
Marion Calvin
(m. 1918)

On January 9, 1918, in Juliustown, New Jersey, Batten married Marion Calvin, daughter of Willian John Calvin and Harriet Dimond Kennedy. She was a registered nurse. His wife survived the sinking of the Vestris.[2]

Indianapolis 500 results

References

  1. Indy500 Recaps the Short Chute Pat Kennedy
  2. Wilson, Lyle C (November 16, 1928). "Two Women Struggle Vainly To Save Mates". Pittsburgh Press. Retrieved 30 March 2013.


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