Rodger Ward, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Rodger Ward

American racecar driver

Date of Birth: 10-Jan-1921

Place of Birth: Beloit, Kansas, United States

Date of Death: 05-Jul-2004

Profession: racing automobile driver, Formula One driver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Rodger M.
Ward (January 10, 1921 – July 5, 2004) was a WWII P-38 aviator in the United States Army Air Forces, and an American race driver with 26 victories in top echelon open-wheel racing in North America, two Indianapolis 500 victories, and two USAC National Championships, who conceived the classic tri-oval design and layout of Pocono International Raceway, modeled after his three favorite signature turns, at Trenton, Indianapolis and Milwaukee.