Barney Oldfield

Berna Eli "Barney" Oldfield (January 29, 1878 – October 4, 1946) was a pioneer American racing driver. His name was "synonymous with speed in the first two decades of the 20th century". He was the winner of the inaugural AAA National Championship in 1905.

This article is about the American auto racer. For the American computer pioneer, see Homer Oldfield.

Barney Oldfield
Oldfield, c. 1920
BornBerna Eli Oldfield
(1878-01-29)January 29, 1878
near Wauseon, Ohio, U.S.
DiedOctober 4, 1946(1946-10-04) (aged 68)
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Championship titles
AAA Championship Car (1905)
Champ Car career
49 races run over 10 years
Best finish1st (1905)
First race1905 Hartford Race (Charter Oak Park)
Last race1918 Liberty Sweepstakes (Uniontown)
First win1905 Hartford Race (Charter Oak Park)
Last win1915 Tucson Race (Tucson)
Wins Podiums Poles
8 17 1

After success in bicycle racing, Oldfield began auto racing in 1902 and continued until his retirement in 1918. He was the first man to drive a car at 60 miles per hour (96 km/h) on a circular track.

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