Roscoe Conkling Sarles (January 4, 1892 – September 17, 1922)[1] was an American racing driver active in the formative years of auto racing.
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 Sarles at Tacoma Speedway in 1920 | |||||||
| Born | Roscoe Conkling Sarles January 4, 1892 New Albany, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | September 17, 1922 (aged 30) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 47 races run over 5 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 2nd (1921) | ||||||
| First race | 1917 Minneapolis 100 (Twin City) | ||||||
| Last race | 1922 Kansas City 300 (Kansas City) | ||||||
| First win | 1919 All-Star Sweepstakes (Ascot Speedway) | ||||||
| Last win | 1921 Cotati 150 #2 (Cotati) | ||||||
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Biography
editSarles was born on January 4, 1892, in New Albany, Indiana.
Sarles died on September 17, 1922, when his car crashed at the Kansas City Speedway.[2]
Motorsports career results
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Finishing Positions in AAA Championships: 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. ...