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Bert Karnatz

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Bert Karnatz
BornAlbert G. Karnatz
(1905-02-09)February 9, 1905
Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJuly 15, 1934(1934-07-15) (aged 29)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Champ Car career
3 races run over 3 years
Best finish13th (tie) (1930)
First race1929 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last race1930 Bridgeville 100 (Bridgeville)
Wins Podiums Poles
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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]

Motorsports career results

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Indianapolis 500 results

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References

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  1. ^ "Motorsport Memorial - Bert Karnatz". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Bert Karnatz Fatally Hurt In Crash At Auto Race". Detroit Free Press. July 16, 1934. p. 11.
  3. ^ "Driver Stats". IndianapolisMotorSpeedway.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.