Ernie Ansterburg

Ernie Ansterburg (October 1, 1891, Concord, Michigan – October 16, 1924, Charlotte, North Carolina) was an American racecar driver.

Biography

Ernest Putnam Ansterburg was born on October 1, 1891 in Concord, Michigan. He participated in the 1924 Indianapolis 500. He was killed in a crash at Charlotte Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 16, 1924 during a practice lap at the age of 33.[1] He crashed into the upper guardrail during the morning practice of the track's first race. Mechanical investigation showed the accident was caused by a broken front suspension.[2]

Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1924 10 10 99.400 10 22 2 0 Crash T2
Totals 2 0

Starts 1
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 0
Retired 1

References

  1. ↑ "Ernie Ansterberg Killed in Practice Lap on Charlotte Track". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. October 17, 1924. Retrieved 2012-10-23. Speeding Car Jumps Railing. Famous Driver Loses Control of Racing Auto Machine and Pilot Go Over Edge of Speedway Practicing for Inaugural Event of Track
  2. ↑ Singer, Marc (2003). Auto Racing in Charlotte and the Carolina Piedmont. Arcadia Publishing. p. 128.

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