He inherited the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from his grandfather, Anton Hulman, Sr., and served as the president of the speedway from 1945 until his death in 1977. He was also the owner of the IndyCar Series and the Indianapolis 500 race. He was a major force in the development of auto racing in the United States and was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1989. Tony Hulman George had a net worth of $200 million dollars at the time of his death.
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💰Tony Hulman George Net worth: $200 Million
His grandfather, Tony Hulman, bought the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at the end of the 2nd World War. He began his career in the racing world as a driver, and placed 12th at the 1989 Indy Lights Championship. He also finished in the Top 10 in five other major races. He became the President and CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation in 1989, as well. As president, he began allowing NASCAR to race at the Speedway, and then subsequently added IROC and Formula 1 races. IROC and Formula 1 proved unsuccessful, and the inclusion of NASCAR has met with continued controversy. After resigning in 2009, he chose to focus on his family's business, Hulman & Company, and the Indy Racing League, which he founded.
