Théodore Pilette, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Théodore Pilette

auto racer

Date of Birth: 08-Sep-1883

Place of Birth: Saint-Gilles - Sint-Gillis, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium

Date of Death: 03-May-1921

Profession: engineer, racing automobile driver

Nationality: Belgium

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Théodore Pilette

  • Théodore Pilette (September 8, 1883 in St.
  • Gilles, Belgium – May 3, 1921 in Capellen, Luxembourg) was a Belgian racecar driver. Father of André Pilette and grandfather of Teddy Pilette, Théodore was the first member of that racing dynasty.
  • He started racing in 1903, and was the first Belgian to race at the Indianapolis 500 in 1913 with his works Mercedes-Knight car.
  • Despite having the smallest engine, it took fifth place, averaging 68.148 mph (109.674 km/h) over the 500 miles (800 km). Théodore was the importer in Belgium for Bugatti and Mercedes.
  • His concession, Etablissements Pilette, was located Rue Veydt in Brussels.Théodore died on his way back from the Mercedes factory in a road accident near Capellen with his mechanic, Bruyère.

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