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Ab Jenkins
David Abbott "Ab" Jenkins was the 24th mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah from 1940 to 1944 and was a professional runner. Jenkins became interested in motorsport with clay and cross country races. Then he got interested in the land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats. He is credited with founding Bonneville to organize such events and he attracts foreign runners such as George Eyston and Sir Malcolm Campbell to compete.
BornDavid Abbott Jenkins, January 25, 1883, Spanish Fork, Utah
DiedAugust 9, 1956 (aged 73), Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cause of deathHeart Attack
Resting placeWasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Salt Lake City, Utah
NationalityAmerican
Employerself-employed building contractor turned professional auto racer
Known forset numerous World land speed records, 15 of which remain current, mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah 1940-1944. when he died, at age 73, in 1956, he had established more world's automobile records than any man in history.
Home townSalt Lake City
ReligionThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Spouse(s)Evelyn Thorstenberg Jenkins
ChildrenMarvin Edward Jenkins, Edna (Anderson), Ruth (Player)

About Ab Jenkins

Race Car Driver Ab Jenkins was born in Utah, United States on January 25, 1883. He dies at the age of 73, on August 9, 1956.

He was the"World's Safest Speedster" and the father of salt racing. He is commemorated by the Pontiac Bonneville.

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Ab Jenkins before becoming famous

Ab Jenkins was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer), and 1883 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Goat (羊).

He began his profession by racing a Union Pacific train in his Studebaker.

Achievement of Ab Jenkins

In addition to his racing career, he served as the 24th mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ab Jenkins's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born and raised in Spanish Fork, Utah, where he spent the majority of his life.

Ab Jenkins Collabed with

He and NBA player Basketball Player Karl Malone are two of Utah's most popular athletes.

Ab Jenkins Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Ab Jenkins updated on March 19 2023.