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'''Joe Jagersberger''' (14 February 1884, [[Wiener Neustadt, Austria]] – 5 October 1952, [[Racine, Wisconsin]]) was an [[Austrian-American]] [[racecar driver]].
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| Last_Champ_Race = [[1911 AAA Championship Car season|1911]] Philadelphia Race #4 <br/> ([[Fairmount Park]])
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'''Joseph William Jagersberger''' (born '''Josef Wilhelm Jagersberger''', February 14, 1884 – October 5, 1952) was an American [[racing driver]] and mechanical engineer.

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== Background ==

Jagersberger was born in [[Wiener Neustadt]], southwest of Vienna, in [[Cisleithania]], the [[Austria]]n component of the [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]]. As a teenager, Jagersberger moved to Paris, where he worked at a [[Mercedes (car brand)|Mercedes]] dealership.

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While in Paris, Jagersberger met American racer [[Harry Harkness]], and decided to emigrate United States in 1902, eventually settling in [[Racine, Wisconsin]]. He married Amanda Olle in 1919. He started working at [[Case Corporation]] in Racine to develop a car racing program.

== Auto designer and racer ==

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=== 1911 Indianapolis 500 ===

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Jagersberger started eighth in the first [[Indianapolis 500]] in [[1911 Indianapolis 500|1911]] in a Case chassis. The steering knuckle on his car broke and he had to bow out of the race after 87 laps, and finished 31st.<ref>[http://www.indy500.com/stats/drivers.php?drivername=Joe%20Jagersberger Joe Jagerberger at indy500.com], Retrieved February 8, 2007</ref> The spinning car veered back and forth across the track, down the pit lane, and back onto the track. It hit the judges stand, and the judges fled their posts. Jagerberger's riding mechanic flew out of the car and onto the track. The next driver on the scene had to avoid the riding mechanic. Several drivers were taken out in the melee, including [[Harry Knight (racing driver)|Harry Knight]], [[Herbert Lytle]], and [[Eddie Hearne]]. Knight's riding mechanic was the only person who suffered an injury, but his back fully recovered. The leaders of the race safely navigated through the wrecked cars.<ref>[http://www.na-motorsports.com/Journal/1997/1/RussellJ.html Who Really Won The First Indy 500?]; Russell Jaslow; North American Motorsports Journal; Retrieved February 8, 2007</ref>

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== Career-ending accident ==

Jagersberger continued to race and in November 1911, in [[Columbia, South Carolina]], he struck a fence due to a burst tire. He was in the hospital for several months, having his right leg was amputated, which ended his racing career.<ref>{{cite news|title=Autoists Injured |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2630702/joe_jagersberger_18841952/|newspaper=The Wilmington Morning Star|date=November 4, 1911|page=2|via = [[Newspapers.com]]|accessdate = June 17, 2015 }} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Jagersburger's Leg Is Amputated |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2630646/joe_jagersberger_18841952/|newspaper=The Daily Republican|date=March 20, 1912|page=2|via = [[Newspapers.com]]|accessdate = June 17, 2015 }} {{Open access}}</ref>

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== Motor company ==

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{{Main|Rajo Motor and Manufacturing}}


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Jagersberger continued to design [[cylinder head]]s and peripheral equipment and he started his own company, [[Rajo Motor and Manufacturing]], several years later.
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==Background==
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Jagersberger immigrated to the United States in 1902, and settled in [[Racine, Wisconsin]]. He married Amanda Olle in 1919. He started working at [[Case Corporation]] in Racine to develop a car racing program.


==Racing and car designer==
== Career awards ==
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===1911 Indianapolis 500===
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He started eighth in the first [[Indianapolis 500]] in [[1911 Indianapolis 500|1911]] in a Case chassis. The steering knuckle on his car broke and he had to bow out of the race after 87 laps, and finished 31st.<ref>[http://www.indy500.com/stats/drivers.php?drivername=Joe%20Jagersberger Joe Jagerberger at indy500.com], Retrieved February 8, 2007</ref> The spinning car veered back and forth across the track, down the pit lane, and back on the track. It hit the judges stand, and the judges fled their posts. Jagerberger's riding mechanic flew out of the car and on the track. The next driver on the scene had to avoid the riding mechanic. Several cars were taken out in the melee, including [[Harry Knight]], [[Herber Lytle]], and [[Eddie Hearne]]. Knight's riding mechanic was the only person who suffered an injury, but his back fully recovered. The leaders of the race safely navigated through the wrecked cars. The judges milled around the accident scene and did not score. Around this time [[Ray Harroun]] did a driver exchange. The incident caused a controversy about if Harroun actually won the race.<ref>[http://www.na-motorsports.com/Journal/1997/1/RussellJ.html Who Really Won The First Indy 500?]; Russell Jaslow; North American Motorsports Journal; Retrieved February 8, 2007</ref>


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* In June 2006, he was inducted into the Model T Ford Club Speedster and Racer Hall of Fame, in [[San Jose, California]].
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==Career ending accident==
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* In April 2007, he will be inducted into the Chevy Sprints Association.
He continued to race and in November 1911, in [[Columbia, South Carolina]], he hit the wall rather than hit a car full of tourists traveling from the infield across the track. He was in the hospital for several months, and his left leg was amputated, which ended his racing career.
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* Jagersberger was inducted in the [[National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum|National Sprint Car Hall of Fame]] in June 2007 as an engine builder and manufacturer.


== Motorsports career results ==
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==Motor company==
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{{main|Rajo Motor and Manufacturing}}
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He continued to design [[cylinder head]]s and peripheral equipment and he started his own company, [[Rajo Motor and Manufacturing]], several years later.


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=== Indianapolis 500 results ===
==Career awards==
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*In June 2006, he was inducted into the Model T Ford Club Speedster and Racer Hall of Fame, in [[San Jose, California]].
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*In April 2007, he will be inducted into the Chevy Sprints Association.
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*Jagersberger was inducted in the [[National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum|National Sprint Car Hall of Fame]] in June 2007 as an engine builder and manufacturer.


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==Indy 500 results==
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 1885
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* [http://www.motorsportmemorial.org/LWFWIW/focusLWFWIW.php?db=LWF&db2=ms&n=1086 Joe Jagersberger] at Motorsport Memorial
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Latest revision as of 19:45, 14 May 2024

Joe Jagersberger
BornJosef Wilhelm Jagersberger
(1884-02-14)February 14, 1884
Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria,
Austria, Austro-Hungarian Empire
DiedOctober 5, 1952(1952-10-05) (aged 68)
Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
Champ Car career
2 races run over 1 year
First race1911 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last race1911 Philadelphia Race #4
(Fairmount Park)
Wins Podiums Poles
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Joseph William Jagersberger (born Josef Wilhelm Jagersberger, February 14, 1884 – October 5, 1952) was an American racing driver and mechanical engineer.

Background

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Jagersberger was born in Wiener Neustadt, southwest of Vienna, in Cisleithania, the Austrian component of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. As a teenager, Jagersberger moved to Paris, where he worked at a Mercedes dealership.

While in Paris, Jagersberger met American racer Harry Harkness, and decided to emigrate United States in 1902, eventually settling in Racine, Wisconsin. He married Amanda Olle in 1919. He started working at Case Corporation in Racine to develop a car racing program.

Auto designer and racer

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1911 Indianapolis 500

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Jagersberger started eighth in the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911 in a Case chassis. The steering knuckle on his car broke and he had to bow out of the race after 87 laps, and finished 31st.[1] The spinning car veered back and forth across the track, down the pit lane, and back onto the track. It hit the judges stand, and the judges fled their posts. Jagerberger's riding mechanic flew out of the car and onto the track. The next driver on the scene had to avoid the riding mechanic. Several drivers were taken out in the melee, including Harry Knight, Herbert Lytle, and Eddie Hearne. Knight's riding mechanic was the only person who suffered an injury, but his back fully recovered. The leaders of the race safely navigated through the wrecked cars.[2]

Career-ending accident

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Jagersberger continued to race and in November 1911, in Columbia, South Carolina, he struck a fence due to a burst tire. He was in the hospital for several months, having his right leg was amputated, which ended his racing career.[3][4]

Motor company

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Main article: Rajo Motor and Manufacturing

Jagersberger continued to design cylinder heads and peripheral equipment and he started his own company, Rajo Motor and Manufacturing, several years later.

Career awards

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  • In June 2006, he was inducted into the Model T Ford Club Speedster and Racer Hall of Fame, in San Jose, California.
  • In April 2007, he will be inducted into the Chevy Sprints Association.
  • Jagersberger was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in June 2007 as an engine builder and manufacturer.

Motorsports career results

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Indianapolis 500 results

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References

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Wikisource has original text related to this article:
  1. ^ Joe Jagerberger at indy500.com, Retrieved February 8, 2007
  2. ^ Who Really Won The First Indy 500?; Russell Jaslow; North American Motorsports Journal; Retrieved February 8, 2007
  3. ^ "Autoists Injured". The Wilmington Morning Star. November 4, 1911. p. 2. Retrieved June 17, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ "Jagersburger's Leg Is Amputated". The Daily Republican. March 20, 1912. p. 2. Retrieved June 17, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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