Carl Limberg
| Carl Limberg | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | July 6, 1883 Mt. Auburn, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | May 13, 1916 (aged 32) New York City, U.S. |
| AAA national series | |
| Years active | 1910 - 1916 |
| Teams | The Delages |
| Starts | 7 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Best finish | 6 in |
Carl Limberg (6 July 1883 – 13 May 1916) was an American racecar driver who was killed in a AAA national series crash.[1][2] The Delarge car which he drove collided with the upper rail of the Sheepshead Bay Speedway. Limberg mechanic Roxie A. Palotti also died.[3][4][5]
Biography
Limberg was born in Mount Auburn, Iowa on July 6, 1886, to German grandparents. Limberg grew up in San Jose, California, where he became a bicycle racer. He competed in endurance events across the United States until 1908, he moved to Brooklyn, New York and started racing. He worked for Delage until 1915.
Death
Limberg was leading the 1916 Metropolitan trophy ahead of Dario Resta and Jules Devigne until the eighth and ninth lap. On the fifteenth circuit, his right rear tire flew off, causing the accident. The Delage piloted by Carl Limberg thrown up 100 feet from the track to the railing eastern bank. When physicians found Limberg he was dead. Palotti was unconscious but still breathing, but Palotti died eight minutes later.[3]
References
- ^ "TWO MEN KILLED IN MOTOR RACE..." The New York Times. New York City, U.S.: The New York Times. 1916-05-14. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
- ^ "Image 3 of The New York times (New-York [N.Y.]), May 21, 1916". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. United States: Library of Congress. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
- ^ a b Brown, Allen. "Carl Limberg". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
- ^ "Carl Limberg". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
- ^ "Motor Age". Class Journal Company. January 6, 1916. Retrieved 2 August 2019.