William Wallace, Jr.
Only Vanderbilt Race commissioner to drive in the races
Nationality: American
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William W. Wallace, Jr. was the only Vanderbilt Race commissioner to drive in the races. He was chairman of the Massachusetts Automobile Club race meet committee and a member of the national racing board. Wallace was also a vice-president of the Boston Insurance Company.
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