Ralph Beardsley

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Ralph Beardsley
Beardsley in 1911
Born	Ralph Edward Beardsley (1888-12-10)December 10, 1888 Ansonia, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	March 18, 1920(1920-03-18) (aged 31) Chesapeake Bay, off of Craney Island, Virginia, U.S.
Champ Car career
2 races run over 2 years
First race	1910 Vanderbilt Cup (Long Island)
Last race	1911 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Wins Podiums Poles 0 0 0

Ralph Edward Beardsley (December 10, 1891 – March 18, 1920) was an American racing driver who participated in the 1911 Indianapolis 500.

Biography

Beardsley was born on December 10, 1888, in Ansonia, Connecticut. He participated in the 1911 Indianapolis 500.

Beardsley drowned in a boating accident on March 18, 1920, near Craney Island, Virginia, in Chesapeake Bay, when his boat capsized in a storm.

Motorsports career results

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