Mari Hulman George

Entrepreneur

Birthday December 26, 1934

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Indiana

DEATH DATE Nov 3, 2018 (83)

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About

One of a long line of Hulman family business owners and philanthropists. Following her father's death and her mother's retirement, she assumed control of both the Hulman & Company grocery chain and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Before Fame

She attended St. Mary-of-the-Woods College in Indiana. Years after her graduation, she founded the college's Mari Hulman George School of Equine Studies.

Trivia

An animal lover, she donated her time and energy to rescuing greyhounds.

Family Life

She married race car driver Elmer George in 1957. She and George raised three daughters and one son, as well as several other children from George's first marriage.

Associated With

Her father, Tony Hulman, purchased the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1945.