In 1908, he won the First American International Road Race, held in Briarcliff Manor, New York.

As the first entrant for the 1911 Indianapolis 500, which predated modern on-track qualifications, Strang was pole sitter for the race.

He was driving approximately 5 to 10 miles an hour and trying to avoid an approaching farmer.

Strang's car became embedded in soft dirt, causing it to tumble down an embankment.

[2][4] In 1951, negationist sportswriter Russ Catlin selected Strang as the 1908 AAA National Champion.