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 two consecutive mechanical issues in 1930 and 1931, he appeared ready to qualify for the 1932 Indy 500, but did not succeed. While attempting to qualify for the 1933 race, he crashed and suffered a fracture to his left thigh along with severe bruises.