Barney Oldfield

Berna Eli Barney Oldfield was an American pioneer automobile racer whose name was synonymous with speed in the first two decades of the 20th century. He began racing in 1902 and continued until his retirement in 1918. He was the first man to drive a car at 60 miles per hour .

Berna Eli Oldfield was born in York Township, Fulton County, Ohio, near Wauseon, on January 29, 1878, to Henry Clay, a laborer, and Sarah Oldfield. He was named after his fathers bunkmate in the 68th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War.

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