| Ernie Ansterburg | |||||||
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Ansterburg at Tacoma Speedway in 1922
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| Born | Ernest Putnam Ansterburg (1891-10-01)October 1, 1891 Concord, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | October 16, 1924(1924-10-16) (aged 33) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||
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| 7 races run over 2 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 18th (1924) | ||||||
| First race | 1923 Beverly Hills 250 #2 (Beverly Hills) | ||||||
| Last race | 1924 Raisin Day Classic (Fresno) | ||||||
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Ernest Putnam Ansterburg (October 1, 1891 – October 16, 1924) was an American racing driver.[1]
Ansterburg was fatally injured on a practice lap at Charlotte SpeedwayinNorth Carolina on October 16, 1924. He was ejected from his car when it crashed into the upper guardrail ahead of the track's inaugural race. Mechanical investigation showed the accident was caused by a broken front suspension. Ansterburg died on the way to the hospital.[2][3]
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