Carl Limberg
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Born | Mt. Auburn, Iowa July 6, 1883 |
| Died | May 13, 1913 (age 38) New York City |
| AAA national series | |
| Years active | 1910 - 1916 |
| Teams | The Delages |
| Starts | 7 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Best finish | 6 in |
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Carl Limberg (06 Jul 1883 - 13 May 1916) was an American racecar driverwho was killed in a AAA national series crash when his car, a Delarge which he was driving collided with the upper rail of the Sheepshead Bay Speedway. Limberg mechanic Roxie A. Palotti also died.[1][2][3]
Biography[edit]
Limberg was born in Mt. Auburn, Iowa on July 6,1886, to German grandparents. Limberg grew up San Jose, California, where he became a bicycle racer. He competed in endurance events across the United States until 1908, he moved to Booklyn, New York and started racing. He worked for Delage until 1915.
Death[edit]
Limberg was leading the 1916 Metropolitan trophy ahead of Dario Resta and Jules Devigne until the eight and nineth lap. On the fifteenth circult, 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 physicans found Limberg he was dead. Palotti was unconcious but still breathing, but Palotti died eight minutes later.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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.
Category:1883 births Category:1916 deaths Category:1916 AAA Championship car season Category:Delage vehicles
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