Arthur Chevrolet, (April 25, 1884 – April 16, 1946) was an Swiss-born American racecar driver and automobile manufacturer. April 25 is the 115th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (116th in leap years). ... 1884 is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar). ... April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ... 1946 was a common year starting on Tuesday. ...

Born in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchatel, Switzerland, he was the middle brother of Louis (1878-1941) and Gaston Chevrolet (1892-1920). After brother Louis emigrated to America and earned enough money, he sent for Gaston and Arthur to join him. Once there, Arthur worked as an automotive mechanic and joined his brother in auto racing. In 1911, he competed in the inaugural Indianapolis 500 but had to drop out after 30 laps when his Buick developed mechanical problems. La Chaux-de-Fonds is a town in Switzerland, located in the Canton of Neuchâtel. ... Neuchâtel is a canton of Switzerland. ... Louis Chevrolet Memorial, Indianapolis Speedway. ... Gaston Chevrolet (October 26, 1892 – November 25, 1920) was an Swiss-born American racecar champion driver and automobile manufacturer. ... Wikiquote quotations related to: United States Wikinews has news related to this article: United States United States government Official website of the United States government - Gateway to governmental sites White House - Official site of the US President Senate. ... The Indianapolis 500 is an American race for open-wheel automobiles held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. ... Buick is a brand of automobile built in the United States and China by General Motors. ...

In 1916, Gaston Chevrolet became a partner with his brothers in the Frontenac Motor Corporation. Driving a Frontenac, he qualified for the Indianapolis 500 again in 1916, but was forced out after 35 laps when the car developed magneto problems. His driving career ended during practise rounds for the 1920 Indianapolis 500 when he was severely injured in a crash. Brother Gaston won that year's race but tragedy struck when Gaston was killed in a California race a few months later.

In 1929 Louis and Arthur Chevrolet left the auto business altogether to form the Chevrolet Brothers Aircraft Company with a new engine of their design but could not make a go of the business and it was eventually taken over by investors. Arthur Chevrolet then began building sprint type race cars and became one of the pioneer leaders in that field. In 1990, his efforts were recognized when he was named to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame.

Eventually Arthur Chevrolet retired to Slidell, Louisiana where, suffering from depression, he committed suicide in 1946. Slidell is a city in St. ...

Arthur Chevrolet is interred next to his brothers in the Roman Catholic Holy Cross and Saint Joseph Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... Location in the state of Indiana Founded 1821 County Marion County Mayor Bart Peterson Area  - Total  - Water 966. ...