[PAR] [TLE] Eddie Rickenbacker [SEP] Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (October 8, 1890 – July 23, 1973) was an American fighter ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient.  With 26 aerial victories, he was America's most successful fighter ace in the war.  He was also considered to have won the most awards for valor by an American during the war according to the April 2017 VFW magazine in their special World War I edition. [PAR] [TLE] 1946 AAA Championship Car season [SEP] The 1946 AAA Championship Car season was the first season of American Championship car racing following World War II.  After four years without racing in the United States, the AAA Contest Board was initially concerned about having enough races and entrants for the 1946 season.  Even the Indianapolis 500 was in doubt, as the speedway was neglected during the war, and owner Eddie Rickenbacker sold the track to Tony Hulman only in November 1945.  However, as the season progressed, it proved to be a success, and marked a successful return of the National Championship.  George Robson and George Barringer were killed at Atlanta in the race.  Al Putnam died at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Speedway in qualifying.
[PAR] [TLE] Eddie Rickenbacker [ SEP ] Edward Vernon Rickenbacker ( October 8 , 1890 – July 23 , 1973 ) was an American fighter ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient . With 26 aerial victories , he was America 's most successful fighter ace in the war . He was also considered to have won the most awards for valor by an American during the war according to the April 2017 VFW magazine in their special World War I edition . [PAR] [TLE] 1946 AAA Championship Car season [ SEP ] The 1946 AAA Championship Car season was the first season of American Championship car racing following World War II . After four years without racing in the United States , the AAA Contest Board was initially concerned about having enough races and entrants for the 1946 season . Even the Indianapolis 500 was in doubt , as the speedway was neglected during the war , and owner Eddie Rickenbacker sold the track to Tony Hulman only in November 1945 . However , as the season progressed , it proved to be a success , and marked a successful return of the National Championship . George Robson and George Barringer were killed at Atlanta in the race . Al Putnam died at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Speedway in qualifying .
What war did the owner of the Indianapolis 500 Speedway who jeopardized the 1946 AAA Championship Car season fight in?
What war did the owner of the Indianapolis 500 Speedway who jeopardized the 1946 AAA Championship Car season fight in ?
World War I
World War I