Andretti Captures Indy 500 With Record Speed After Crash
Mario Andretti wins the Indianapolis 500 in a substitute car after surviving a fiery crash that left his face burned. He dominate with a record speed of 156.867 mph to claim victory.
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Newspaper
Corbin Sunday Times
Location
Corbin, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1969
Page
3
Mario Andretti wins the Indianapolis 500 in a substitute car after surviving a fiery crash that left his face burned. He dominate with a record speed of 156.867 mph to claim victory.
In Babe Ruth Baseball League opening games Drive In Prescription defeated Belk Simpson 13-5 while Corbin Deposit Band edged Drive In 7-5. The results feature local teams competing at early season.
Mario Andretti captures the Indy 500 by edging Lloyd Ruby and Dan Gurney, after a dramatic late slip on the backstretch. The victory ends veteran owner Andy Granatelli's string of near-misses as Andretti credits a quick recovery from a practice wreck and a back-up car.
The Corbin Sunday Times published weekly from Corbin Kentucky lists mailing details Entered as second class mail matter October 6 1934 and distribution terms The paper sold with The Corbin Daily Tribune for 13.50 yearly in state or 16.00 out of state Carrier and single copy prices noted 48 cent weekly and 10 cent per copy.
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