distinguished service in the First World War, although it had been delayed 37 years due to criticism of his racing for Mercedes-Benz just before the war. Wagner died on March 13, 1960 at the age of 78 in Montlhéry, France. Indy 500 results See also List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Aéro-Club de France in 1910 René Thomas References External links Louis Wagner wins the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race (VanderbiltCupRaces.com) 1882 births 1960 deaths Grand Prix drivers Brooklands people Indianapolis 500 drivers French racing drivers 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers Sportspeople from Seine-Saint-Denis