Ernie Triplett

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Ernie Triplett (1906 Paris, Illinois – 5 March 1934 El Centro, California) was an American racecar driver. He was killed from injuries sustained in a dirt-car accident.

Contents 1 Career awards 2 Indy 500 results 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Career awards

• Triplett was named to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1991.

[edit] Indy 500 results

Year[1] Car Start Qual[2] 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

[edit] References

1. ^ Ernie Triplett Indy 500 Race Stats [1] [2]
2. ^ Ernie Triplett Indy 500 Qualifying Stats [3]

[edit] External links

• Ernie Triplett Memorial at Find A Grave