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- Birth namePaul Edward Goldsmith
- Paul Goldsmith was born on October 2, 1925 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA. He was married to Helen. He died on September 6, 2024 in Munster, Indiana, USA.
- SpouseHelen (her death, 2 children)
- Made six consecutive "Indianapolis 500" starts between 1958-63. His best finish came in 1960, a third-place result in the No. 99 Demler Epperly/Offy car overshadowed by the sensational duel for victory between Jim Rathmann and Rodger Ward.
- Has a son Greg and daughter Linda.
- Raised in Detroit, he began racing motorcycles as a teenager after the end of World War II. He jumped immediately to American Motorcyclist Association expert status on Harley-Davidson machines, competing while working full time at a Chrysler factory.
- Owned an aviation engine repair business and an airport in Griffith, Indiana.
- Trained pilots for China East Airlines.
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