Ernie Triplett

Ernie Triplett (1906 Barry, Illinois[1] 5 March 1934 El Centro, California) was an American racecar driver. He was killed from injuries sustained in a dirt-car accident. His Wife, Lil remarried twice more to two other NASCAR drivers; the first remarry also dying in a car accident while racing.

Career awards

Indianapolis 500 results

Year[2] Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1929 47 20 114.789 7 26 48 0 Rod
1930 17 6 105.618 9 17 125 0 Piston
1931 25 5 111.034 10 7 200 0 Running
1932 7 31 114.935 3 22 125 14 Clutch
1933 16 5 117.685 5 33 61 0 Piston
Totals 559 14

Starts 5
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 1
Retired 4

References

  1. The Talk of Gasoline Alley, Network Indiana, May 25, 2006
  2. Ernie Triplett Indy 500 Race Stats

External links


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