Overton Axton Phillips (September 20, 1908 – April 1, 1999) was an American

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Racing career

During trials for the

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, Overton's car burst into flames when a crank shaft broke and punctured his

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. He crashed into the pits, killing George Warford. Overton was sometimes known by the nickname "Bunny".

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

References

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