Eldredge Racing Family

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The following is a brief snynopsis of the Eldredge Racing Family. We will try to post pictures and stories of all the generations in days to come.

Marshall Eldredge, Sr. – Patriarch of the Eldredge Racing Family.
He began his racing career in 1926 in Boston, MA. He set records in closed course as well as straightaway in places such as the first Outboard Nationals in Peoria, IL in 1929. In 1937 he won the prestigious Albany to NY marathon. He was elected to the APBA Honor Squadron. Known for his motor work including the Eldredge X engine. He ended his active racing career in 1952 but would continue to be active as an inspector.

His sons Marshall, Jr. and Donald Eldredge began racing in Hackensack, NJ in 1945 in the “A” Outboard class at the ages of 15 and 13. Marshall, Jr. is still actively inspecting and racing in the 125ccH class.

Marshall, Jr. had 3 children. Marshall 3rd, Barbara, and Debra.

Donald had 4 children. Steven, Denise, Susan and David.

Steven and Marshall, 3rd both started racing in 1971 before the death of their Grandfather. All members of the third generation would become active in racing. Between them are a number of records and championships.

The Fourth generation is now making their mark! Marshall, Jr’s grandchildren are Jon Eldredge, Marshall Eldredge the 4th and Peter Crowley, Jr. Donald’s grandchildren are Nic and Ben Thompson, Katie and Jason Sailor, and Amy and Wendy Eldredge.