Alfred Moss

Alfred Ethelbert Moss (30 May 1896 – 23 April 1972) was a British racecar driver. He was born in Kensington, London. In 1924, he placed 14th[1] or 16th (sources differ) at the Indy 500 in a Fronty Ford.

Moss was the son of Sarah Jane and Abraham Moss.[2] His father was Jewish and his mother was Christian.[3] He and his wife, Aileen (Craufurd), were parents to Formula One driver Stirling Moss and rallying champion Pat Moss.[1]

Moss died aged 75 in Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, on the 10th anniversary of his son being seriously being injured in a car racing crash at Goodwood.

Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1924 28 20 85.270 20 16 177 0 Flagged
Totals 177 0

Starts 1
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 0
Retired 0

References

  1. 1 2 "The Sport:Alfred Moss". Autocar. Vol. 136 (nbr 3967). 27 April 1972. p. 26.
  2. ↑ Jewish groups condemn FIA boss over 'Nazi' sex claims
  3. ↑
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