Ansterberg Qualifies!

Meet Ernie Ansterberg, who competed in the 1924 Indianapolis 500. He lost his life on the board track of Charlotte Speedway October 16, 1924. The toll of lives lost on board tracks was devastating. The exact spelling of Ansterberg's name is unclear. It has also been spelled, "Ansterburg." Most in-period sources spell his name as it appears in this entry's title.
 
Thanks to the Paul Sheedy Collection for this photo.
 
Notes from Bud Miller: Ernie Ansterberg..was a farm boy from..Concord, Mich..and started out as a riding mechanic for Roscoe Sarles..and..later Joe Boyer…in 1924 he became a offical member of the Dusenberg team…and set a world closed circuit…qualifying record ..of 125 mph…for a mile..and..quarter track..at the Altoona Board Speedway…Labor Day….1924….unfortunately..Ernie Ansterberg..lost his life at the Board Charlotte Speedway…Oct.24, 1924…when a suspension part broke…and he crashed into the upper guardrail..durning a practice lap.