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De Palma Wins 500 Mile Speedway Race Record Pace
Ian De Palma drove a German car to set rapid pace and lead early. He held the lead through the 250 mile mark and extended to 350 miles with averages near 90 mph. Resta and Anderson trailed, while several cars retired or were damaged. The race saw multiple lead changes and notable incidents, including a protest over zigzagging on the back stretch.
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de ‘Palma
Ian de Palma
de Palma
Rene Thomas
Dario Resta
Gill Anderson
Resta
Anderson
Wilcox
Cooper
Corporato
Rickenbacker
van Raalte
Grant
Burman
Mais
John de Palma
Ralph
Rena Thomas
Earl Cooper
Porporeato
Babeck
Carlson
DePalma
Johnny Aitken
van Raghe
Coople
Richenbacker
Babcock
Porporta
California
Terril Tribune
Santa Barbara
Terril Tribune and Friends
Goleta
Estherville
Val- Jey
Goleta Val- Jey
Santa Barbara Beach
Hope Ranch Beach
Santa, ‘Barbara
American Moving Picture Film Company
Lawrndry