Roscoe Conkling Sarles (January 4, 1892 – September 17, 1922)[1] was an American racing driver active in the formative years of auto racing.

Roscoe Sarles
Sarles at Tacoma Speedway in 1920
BornRoscoe Conkling Sarles
(1892-01-04)January 4, 1892
New Albany, Indiana, U.S.
DiedSeptember 17, 1922(1922-09-17) (aged 30)
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Champ Car career
47 races run over 5 years
Best finish2nd (1921)
First race1917 Minneapolis 100 (Twin City)
Last race1922 Kansas City 300 (Kansas City)
First win1919 All-Star Sweepstakes
(Ascot Speedway)
Last win1921 Cotati 150 #2 (Cotati)
Wins Podiums Poles
6 25 2

Biography

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Sarles 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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Indianapolis 500 results

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Finishing Positions in AAA Championships: 1920 5th, 1921 2nd, 1922 6th

References

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  1. ^ "Motorsport Memorial - Roscoe Sarles". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
  2. ^ "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. ...