Earl Devore

American racing driver (1889–1928)

Earl Devore

DeVore, circa 1925

Born

Francis Earl Devore
(1889-12-02)December 2, 1889
Macksville, Kansas, U.S.

Died

November 12, 1928 (aged 38)
200 miles off the coast of
Hampton Roads, Virginia, U.S.

Champ Car career

43 races run over 7 years

Best finish

6th (1927)

First race

1912 Jepsen Trophy (Santa Monica)

Last race

1928 International Motor Classic
(Rockingham Park)

First win

1926 Charlotte 250 (Charlotte)

Wins	Podiums	Poles
1	5	0

Francis Earl Devore (occasionally spelt DeVore, December 2, 1889 – November 12, 1928) was an American racing driver. DeVore and fellow driver Norman Batten were aboard the SS Vestris ocean liner when it sank. He is credited with saving the lives of his wife, and Batten's wife. Both Batten and DeVore were lost at sea. Devore's son, Billy, also became a racing driver.