Indy 500 crowds top 400000? May 30 race eyed
Indianapolis crowds for the Memorial Day 500 near 190000 fixed seats. Estimators expect total attendance surpassing 300000 last year, possibly over 400000 within a few years. Winners and purses noted. Jimmy Clark earned 166621 in 1965. Hurtubise paid 8628.
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Indy Pits Roar as Firms Battle for Sponsorships
In Indianapolis the racing scene sees a fierce sponsor battle with firms like STP and Jim Clark's team fueling Pageantry as newcomers enter the field. Mario Andretti leads qualifying with a record 165.809 mph while facing a Brabham chassis issue.
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Indianapolis 500 Winners 1956 to 1965
A compact record of Indianapolis 500 winners from 1956 through 1965 with driver names including Pat Flaherty Sam Hanks Jimmy Bryan Rodger Ward Jim Rathman A J Foyt Jimmy Clark and Parnelli Jones. The data lists cars engines and speeds such as the Leade Card Special Bowes SF Special Agajanian Special and STW Offenhauser performances.
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