Foyt Captures Record Fourth Indy 500
A. J. Foyt won his unprecedented fourth Indianapolis 500 after Gordon Johncock’s engine failed on lap 164. Tom Sneva took second after a record pole speed, with Al Unser third. Johncock’s teammates Wally Dallenbach and Johnny Parsons finished behind. Janet Guthrie ran into mechanicals, while Lloyd Ruby crashed but was unhurt. The race marked a safe run to finish with minimal incidents and a large crowd of 400,080.
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Petty Dominates World 600 At Charlotte In Late Rally
Richard Petty surged from a front-row start to take the World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway leading Pearson and Yarborough in a caution-filled 600 mile marathon. Bobby Allison finished third after Benny Parsons left with illness. Lennie Pond was fourth.
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Foyt makes Indy 500 history with fourth win
A J Foyt, nicknamed Super Tex, became the first driver to win the Indianapolis 500 four times, edging Gordon Johncock in a 200 lap race amid heat. Johncock led until his engine failed with 16 laps remaining, while Foyt secured his place in racing history and his 58th championship victory.
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Elizabeth Taylor Graces World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Actress Elizabeth Taylor served as grand marshal at the Charlotte World 600, drawing a large Virginia crowd. She and husband John Warner denied politicking and mingled with fans, praising stock car racing and watching from a VIP tower before joining in the stands.
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Guthrie Pits Time Outpaces Track Run In Indy 500
Janet Guthrie, first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, spent over 90 minutes in the pits across six stops. She said making the race was a major accomplishment and planned to improve next year, while owner Rolla Vollstedt praised her effort despite a troubled start.
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