Steve Nemesh

Stephen "Steve" Nemesh (31 December 1896 in Szécsény, Hungary – 18 September 1975 in San Bernardino, California) was a Hungarian-born open-wheel racecar driver, who emigrated to the United States and competed as an American. His only American Championship car racing start was the 1926 Indianapolis 500 where he drove an Argyle powered Schmidt chassis. He started 22nd and was sidelined after completing 41 laps by transmission failure. He was credited with 21st place. He drove as a relief driver in the 1927 Indianapolis 500 for Dave Evans.[1]

In addition, Nemesh competed in the 1921 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, driving a Paige Special as a teammate to Ralph Mulford.[2]

Nemesh was born István Nemes but anglicized his name on becoming a US citizen in 1924.

Indy 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Led	Retired
1926	24	22	92.937	23	21	41	0	Transmission
Totals						41	0

Steve Nemish, Champ Car Stats, Retrieved 2011-10-05
Betts, Charles L. (1963). American vintage cars: A Historical Account of Famous Speedsters and Record-Breakers. New York: Crown Publishers. pp. 95–97. ASIN B0007EL7F6.

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