He will be forever known for how he lost the 1912 Indy 500, after
leading 196 laps Ralph's Mercedes broke a piston with only 2 laps
remaining, with his car getting slower and slower Ralph assisted by his
riding mechanic Rupert Jeffkins to the thrill of the crowd shoved their
disabled car accross the line only to finish 12th in one of motorsports
most emotional & memorable moments.