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    Stude employee & Indy winner L.L.Corum

    The new Stutz News has an article about 1924 Indy 500 winner (actually co-winner...he had a co-driver) and Stutz factory driver Lora L. (Slim) Corum (1899-1949).

    Not much is known about his later years, but his family believes he spent the 1940s working for Studebaker.

    Anyone have any details that I could pass onto the Stutz Club?

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    1914 Stutz Bearcat
    (George Barris replica)

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    1914 Stutz Bearcat
    (George Barris replica)

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  • #2
    You can find lots on the web about him (Google is our friend).
    He drove for Studebaker in 1933 - came in 12th.
    Pic link -
    http://www.indy500.com/photo/large.php?photo_id=11128&series_id=1&o=h


    Chris Pile
    The Studebaker Special
    Midway Chapter SDC
    The only difference between death and taxes is that death does not grow worse every time Congress convenes. - Will Rogers

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    • #3
      You can find lots on the web about him (Google is our friend).
      He drove for Studebaker in 1933 - came in 12th.
      Pic link -
      http://www.indy500.com/photo/large.php?photo_id=11128&series_id=1&o=h


      Chris Pile
      The Studebaker Special
      Midway Chapter SDC
      The only difference between death and taxes is that death does not grow worse every time Congress convenes. - Will Rogers

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      • #4
        He was employed as a hero driver.

        Chris Pile
        The Studebaker Special
        Midway Chapter SDC
        The only difference between death and taxes is that death does not grow worse every time Congress convenes. - Will Rogers

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        • #5
          He was employed as a hero driver.

          Chris Pile
          The Studebaker Special
          Midway Chapter SDC
          The only difference between death and taxes is that death does not grow worse every time Congress convenes. - Will Rogers

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          • #6
            The article mentioned his driving stats...
            What I was really looking for was information on his employment by Studebaker in the 40s.

            Was he a test driver? Sales? Engineer? Assembly line?

            63 Avanti R1 2788
            1914 Stutz Bearcat
            (George Barris replica)

            Washington State
            63 Avanti R1 2788
            1914 Stutz Bearcat
            (George Barris replica)

            Washington State

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            • #7
              The article mentioned his driving stats...
              What I was really looking for was information on his employment by Studebaker in the 40s.

              Was he a test driver? Sales? Engineer? Assembly line?

              63 Avanti R1 2788
              1914 Stutz Bearcat
              (George Barris replica)

              Washington State
              63 Avanti R1 2788
              1914 Stutz Bearcat
              (George Barris replica)

              Washington State

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              • #8
                quote:Originally posted by Chris Pile

                He was employed as a hero driver.
                At the risk of sounding stupid...
                What's a hero driver?
                Any dates, locations, or any other details available?

                63 Avanti R1 2788
                1914 Stutz Bearcat
                (George Barris replica)

                Washington State
                63 Avanti R1 2788
                1914 Stutz Bearcat
                (George Barris replica)

                Washington State

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                • #9
                  quote:Originally posted by Chris Pile

                  He was employed as a hero driver.
                  At the risk of sounding stupid...
                  What's a hero driver?
                  Any dates, locations, or any other details available?

                  63 Avanti R1 2788
                  1914 Stutz Bearcat
                  (George Barris replica)

                  Washington State
                  63 Avanti R1 2788
                  1914 Stutz Bearcat
                  (George Barris replica)

                  Washington State

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                  • #10
                    Hero drivers are famous racers - like guys winning the 24 Indy 500.
                    (Corum was driving a Duesenberg that year, he won $20,000)

                    Like I said, Google is your friend.
                    I'm sure you're a great guy, but I'm not going to do all your research.

                    Chris Pile
                    The Studebaker Special
                    Midway Chapter SDC
                    The only difference between death and taxes is that death does not grow worse every time Congress convenes. - Will Rogers

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                    • #11
                      Hero drivers are famous racers - like guys winning the 24 Indy 500.
                      (Corum was driving a Duesenberg that year, he won $20,000)

                      Like I said, Google is your friend.
                      I'm sure you're a great guy, but I'm not going to do all your research.

                      Chris Pile
                      The Studebaker Special
                      Midway Chapter SDC
                      The only difference between death and taxes is that death does not grow worse every time Congress convenes. - Will Rogers

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                      • #12
                        Like I said the Stutz Club author has his racing details...what I was after here was any other details of his later Studebaker employment...if there are any.

                        Being a new member...I don't know if the guy in famous in Studebaker circles for any other work (besides driving) he may have done for the firm.
                        For all I know he could have designed the Weasel or been assistant to the President and have a room dedicated to him at the SNM. Or maybe he lived out his days earning 45 cents an hour on the assembly line.

                        That's the kind of stuff I was wondering about.

                        63 Avanti R1 2788
                        1914 Stutz Bearcat
                        (George Barris replica)

                        Washington State
                        63 Avanti R1 2788
                        1914 Stutz Bearcat
                        (George Barris replica)

                        Washington State

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                        • #13
                          Like I said the Stutz Club author has his racing details...what I was after here was any other details of his later Studebaker employment...if there are any.

                          Being a new member...I don't know if the guy in famous in Studebaker circles for any other work (besides driving) he may have done for the firm.
                          For all I know he could have designed the Weasel or been assistant to the President and have a room dedicated to him at the SNM. Or maybe he lived out his days earning 45 cents an hour on the assembly line.

                          That's the kind of stuff I was wondering about.

                          63 Avanti R1 2788
                          1914 Stutz Bearcat
                          (George Barris replica)

                          Washington State
                          63 Avanti R1 2788
                          1914 Stutz Bearcat
                          (George Barris replica)

                          Washington State

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                          • #14
                            All I can find on the net is his rather extensive racing career, so if he did anything else for Studebaker beyond driving - it will be in personal files. (speak up now if anyone knows)

                            And since no one else has spoken up (yet), I'd say his skills at the wheel are all he's known for.

                            Chris Pile
                            The Studebaker Special
                            Midway Chapter SDC
                            The only difference between death and taxes is that death does not grow worse every time Congress convenes. - Will Rogers

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                            • #15
                              All I can find on the net is his rather extensive racing career, so if he did anything else for Studebaker beyond driving - it will be in personal files. (speak up now if anyone knows)

                              And since no one else has spoken up (yet), I'd say his skills at the wheel are all he's known for.

                              Chris Pile
                              The Studebaker Special
                              Midway Chapter SDC
                              The only difference between death and taxes is that death does not grow worse every time Congress convenes. - Will Rogers

                              Comment

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