Bert Karnatz
Albert G. Karnatz (February 9, 1905 – July 15, 1934)[1] was an American racing driver. A legend at his local track, he was killed there when he blew a tire at age 29, during a crash at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Speedway in Detroit[2]
| Bert Karnatz | |||||||
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| Born | Albert G. Karnatz February 9, 1905 Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | July 15, 1934 (aged 29) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 3 races run over 3 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 13th (tie) (1930) | ||||||
| First race | 1929 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
| Last race | 1930 Bridgeville 100 (Bridgeville) | ||||||
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Motorsports career results
References
- "Motorsport Memorial - Bert Karnatz". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- "Bert Karnatz Fatally Hurt In Crash At Auto Race". Detroit Free Press. July 16, 1934. p. 11.
- "Driver Stats". IndianapolisMotorSpeedway.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
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