💰Tony Hulman Net worth: $200 million (Updated at 15 September 2020)
About
Businessman who bought the dilapidated Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1945 and created the 500 race that made it famous.
Before Fame
He saved a Speedway that was a shadow of its former glory after a series of fatal crashes, the Great Depression, and World War II took their toll. Its owner,Eddie Rickenbacker, sold it for $750,000.
Trivia
He invested millions more dollars into renovating the track with new seats, a safer course, and a large, eight-story control tower. He supervised the Indianapolis 500 until 1977.
Family Life
His grandfather founded the Hulman & Co. wholesale grocery business, which Tony took over running.
Associated With
His raceway enabled many famous NASCAR drivers to make their marks, including both Al Unser and his son.
