Andretti credits crash for Indy 500 win
Mario Andretti reflected on his record 500 mile victory and credited a May 21 practice crash with shaping his win. He noted the Lotus used might have failed, while his USAC point lead grew after the Memorial Day race as Peter Revson moved to fifth and Joe Leonard dropped to sixth. Granatelli celebrated Indy 500 triumph after years of near-misses as Andretti eyed a European Grand Prix future.
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Dee Ann Andretti cautious as Mario wins Indy 500
Dee Ann Andretti, 27 years old and pregnant, watched her husband Mario Andretti win the Indy 500 from the stands. She described feeling fear and concern for safety as he competes, saying she hopes wins do not affect their family life and finances.
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Granatelli Finally Breaks Through at Indy
Andy Granatelli finally won the Indianapolis 500 with Mario Andretti driving his conventional car after turbine cars were barred a year earlier. Granatelli counted every second to victory as Andretti coasted the final yards, ending a long streak of near-misses that haunted the Granatellis since 1946.
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