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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1966
Page
5
In Indianapolis Graham Hill from London was officially named winner of the Memorial Day Classic after scorers reviewed electric timing tapes. Jim Clark of Scotland disputed Hill’s victory as the first two finishers crossed the line in a tight finish.
Graham Hill was declared winner of the 50th Indianapolis 500 after a dramatic restart, but Gordon Johncock protested claiming his damaged car was not allowed pit work before the restart. Granatelli and Clark’s backers contested the result, but the protest was denied and the final top 10 standings remained unchanged.
Final official results list Graham Hill first at 144.817 mph driving Lola Ford. Jim Clark is second at 143.843 mph in a Lotus Ford. Jim McElreath follows in third at 143.742 mph with Brabham Ford. Gordon Johncock is fourth at 143.084 mph in a Gerhardt Ford. Jackie Stewart stalls at 475 miles while leading.
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