Roscoe Sarles
Roscoe Conkling Sarles (4 January 1892 – 17 September 1922)[1] was an American racecar driver active in the formative years of auto racing.
Roscoe Sarles | |
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 1920 Tacoma Speedway | |
| Born | January 4, 1892 |
| Died | September 17, 1922 (aged 30) |
| Cause of death | Burned to death auto accident |
Biography
He was born on January 4, 1892, in New Albany, Indiana.
Sarles was burned to death on September 17, 1922, when his car crashed at the Kansas City Speedway.[2]
Indianapolis 500 results
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Finishing Positions in AAA championships. 1919 4th, 1920 5th, 1921 2nd, 1922 6th
References
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- "Motorsport Memorial - Roscoe Sarles". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- "Sarles, Auto Racer, Is Burned to Death In Kansas City Contest Won by Milton". New York Times. September 18, 1922. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
Roscoe Sarles of Indianapolis, veteran automobile racer, was burned to death in the 300-mile race dedicating the new Kansas City Speedway today, when his car crashed into the car of Pete de Paolo, and was wrecked. ...
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