Théodore Eugène Pilette (8 September 1883 – 13 May 1921)[1] was a Belgian racing driver.

Competing in the 1913 event with his works Mercedes-Knight, Pilette was among the first Europe-based drivers to travel from overseas for the race.

Despite having the smallest engine, he took fifth place, averaging 68.148 mph (109.674 km/h) over the 500 miles (800 km).

His concession, Etablissements Pilette, was located Rue Veydt in Brussels.

[2] Pilette died on his way back from the Mercedes factory in a road accident near Capellen with his mechanic, Bruyère.