Indy 500 pole bid fueled by record speeds and rain delays
In Indianapolis the race week features a frenzy for the pole as extra practice boosts speeds past 200 mph while rain washes out trials. Penske drivers Tom Sneva Mario Andretti and Rick Mears pace the field with top laps, aiming to lock in the fastest starting lineup in the race's history despite Andretti's absence from the track due to a separate commitment.
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Qualifying Line at Indy Faces Uncertain Breaks and Backups
On the eve of time trials for the Indianapolis 500 chief steward Tom Binford warned that the qualifying line could break early. Rutherford plans to use his frontline car first with a backup in reserve. Officials expect a record line possibly 50 to 60 cars long and will hold line positions until 11 am to prevent shenanigans amid a rain-threat weekend.
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Indy 500 speed leaders pace final Friday practice
USAC points leader Ongais and defending champion Foyt led a fast Friday session ahead of Indy trials. Foyt peaked at 202.976 mph with Ongais briefly at 203.2. Rutherford and Sneva close behind. Fifty cars practiced, with 49 on track, as countdown to May 28 starts.
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Andretti takes Belgian pole amid Indy focus
Andretti, in a new Lotus 79, tops Belgian Grand Prix qualifying with 1 minute 21.48 seconds. He prioritizes Indy 500 qualifying, musing on chartering a Concorde for the Indy round trip, while Jo Siffert and Reutemann follow, Lauda and Villeneuve also near the front.
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Los Angeles and Lake Placid vie for 1984 Olympic hold
LA mayor Tom Bradley returns home to urge city council to back hosting the 1984 Games while Lake Placid keeps the Olympic flag flying in America. Preakness at Pimlico features Affirmed versus Alydar with Barrera rivalry and Track Reward in the field as bettors eye Belmont Stakes prospects. Alydar and Affirmed trained for the 13 16 mile test with Cauthen aboard for Affirmed and Veitch guiding Alydar’s workouts.
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Indiana University Varsity Club Golf Outing Attended by Notables
The Indiana University Varsity Club announces a golf and dinner outing at Edgewood Country Club on Tuesday starting 1 15 p m with guest speakers Paul Dietzel IU athletic director Lee Corso head football coach and former IU basketball player John Laskowski Prizes will be awarded Wives welcome Reservations listed for Scott Sparks Frank Schultz Kim Wood and Tom Ross Cost is 15 for the full day 10 for dinner only Members and friends urged to attend
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