Andretti Wins Indy 500 In Backup Car For Memorial Day
Mario Andretti roared from last to first to win the Indianapolis 500 in a backup Brawner Hawk Ford at 156.867 mph. Dan Gurney finished second with Bobby Unser third as a 39,000 crowd watched humid skies and a safer race with only two crashes triggering 14 minutes of caution.
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Arlington
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Andretti triumphs as he wins Indy 500 amid tears and risk
Italian born driver Mario Andretti wins the Indianapolis 500 after a grueling 200 laps. He carries facial scars from a May 21 practice crash and receives the traditional winner’s kiss from the Indianapolis Festival queen. Granatelli hails his victory as Andretti’s car performs beautifully despite frequent mechanical troubles in prior years. Foyt, aiming for a fourth title, ends eighth after a manifold failure.
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Finish of the 53rd Indianapolis 500 with Mario Andretti winner
The 53rd Indianapolis 500 finished with Mario Andretti of Nazareth Pennsylvania driving the Hawk Ford No. 2 at 156.867 mph setting a new record. Several cars were flagged off or eliminated including Joe Leonard Peter Revson A J Foyt and Gordon Johncock among others.
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Miami
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Jim Malloy
Denver
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Sammy Sessions
Nashville
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Ariz
Bud Tingelstad
Indianapolis
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Sellersburg
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New Zealand
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Wichita Falls
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Belleville
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Wally Dallenbach
East Brunswick
Lee Ro Yarbrough
Columbia
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N.J
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D.C
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Sydney
Australia
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Grandview
Gerhardt-Offenhauser
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Tinley Park
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Arcadia
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Eagle-Offenauser
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Arlington
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Downey
Bues End Astros Streak With 9-3 Opening Win
Pirates snap Houston 10 game win streak 9-3 in the first game of a doubleheader as Doug Rader and Jay Alou reach on a walk and single. Al Oliver tags Alou then Rich Hebner teams with Gene Alley for the triple killer in the fourth. Red Sox beat Twins 3-2 as Jim Lonborg earns win with Harmon Killebrew homer in seventh. Petrocelli drives in two for Boston.
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