After two successive mechanical failures in 1930 and 1931, he looked ready to qualify for the 1932 Indy 500, but failed to do so. While attempting to qualify for the 1933 race he crashed and sustained a fracture to his left thigh along with severe bruises.
After mechanical failures in 1930 and 1931, he was expected to compete in the 1932 Indy 500 but did not qualify. In an attempt to qualify for the 1933 race, he crashed and sustained injuries such as a fracture to his left thigh and severe bruises.