George Bailey (racing driver)

George Vernon Bailey (December 3, 1898 – May 7, 1940) was an American racing driver active in the 1930s.

Death
Bailey was killed in a crash during practice for the 1940 Indianapolis 500 when his gasoline tank exploded after he spun and hit a wall. Bailey died shortly after.

Bailey became the first competitor to drive a rear-engined car in the Indianapolis 500 when he contested the 1939 race in a Gulf-Miller.