other things, but reinstated as of end of May 1959. In August 1959, Elisian entered the USAC Indy car race at the "Milwaukee Mile," known in those days as Wisconsin State Fair Park. Driving a metallic green Watson-style roadster owned by Ernie Ruiz, he crashed on lap 29 when he spun in oil from A. J. Foyt's engine. The car hit the wall, rupturing the fuel cell, and rolled over. Some sixty gallons of fuel caught fire, and took over nine minutes to extinguish. The crash claimed the life of Elisian. Indianapolis 500 results Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) * Indicates shared drive with Bob Scott. † Indicates shared drive with Eddie Russo. References 1926 births 1959 deaths Sportspeople from Oakland, California Racing drivers from California Indianapolis 500 drivers AAA Championship Car drivers Racing drivers who died while racing Sports deaths in Wisconsin