Ralph Beardsley

Ralph Edward Beardsley

Beardsley in 1911
Born (1891-12-10)December 10, 1891
Ansonia, Connecticut
Died March 18, 1920(1920-03-18) (aged 28)
near Craney Island, Virginia
Cause of death Drowning
Known for 1911 Indianapolis 500

Ralph Edward Beardsley (December 10, 1891 – March 18, 1920) was an American racecar driver who participated in the 1911 Indianapolis 500.

Biography

He was born on December 10, 1891 in Ansonia, Connecticut. He participated in the 1911 Indianapolis 500.

He drowned in a boating accident on March 18, 1920, near Craney Island, Virginia in Norfolk Bay when his boat capsized in a storm.[1]

Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1911 38 34 — — 20 126 0 Flagged
Totals 126 0

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

References

  1. ↑ "Ralph Beardsley Drowned. Amateur Auto Racer and Two Companions Perish in Norfolk Bay". New York Times. March 20, 192. Retrieved 2012-10-06. Check date values in: |date= (help)


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