Charlie Merz
| Charlie Merz | |||||||
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| Born | Charles Cleveland Merz July 6, 1888 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | July 8, 1952 (aged 64) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 18 races run over 6 years | |||||||
| First race | 1909 Prest-O-Lite Trophy (Indianapolis) | ||||||
| Last race | 1916 International Sweepstakes (Sharonville) | ||||||
| First win | 1911 St. Francis Hotel Trophy (Portola) | ||||||
| Last win | 1912 Illinois Trophy (Elgin) | ||||||
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Charles Cleveland Merz (July 6, 1888 – July 8, 1952) was an American racing driver, military officer, engineering entrepreneur, and racing official. Active in the early years of the Indianapolis 500, he later became Chief Steward of the Memorial Day Classic.