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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1997
Page
14
Arie Luyendyk earned his second Indianapolis 500 pole after a decisive last-lap gamble during four-lap qualifying. He posted four consecutive laps above 218 mph, averaging 216.263 for 10 miles, as 21 drivers advanced toward a 33-car field. Time trials resume across the weekend with faster cars replacing slower ones.
The May 25 lineup features drivers from multiple countries with car numbers and chassis details. Notable entrants include Tony Stewart No. 2 G Force-Aurora and Robbie Buhl No. 3 G Force-Aurora, with average speeds around 213 mph.
Dale Earnhardt forced to settle for second behind Mark Martin in the Winston 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Earnhardt moved up from seventh after a late pit, led 76 laps, but could not overtake Martin in the final stretch as his 37-race winless drought continued. Martin tied a Busch Grand National record with his 31st Talladega win and expressed satisfaction with a solid race.
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