Dallenbach Seeks Better Indy Car Chassis Setup
Indianapolis race coverage notes Wally Dallenbach seeking improved chassis setup and fuel mix as practice winds down for the 500 mile Indy classic. Only four qualified over 200 mph as front row features Penske’s Sneva and Mears with Ongais and Foyt in the mix.
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Indy 500 Qualifying Lineup At Indianapolis
The starting grid for the Indy 500 features Tom Sneva and Rick Mears on the front rows with Penske and McLaren teams topping the lists. Notably Mario Andretti remains in the field after a driver change places him in 33rd despite a high qualifying time.
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Toyota gives $1 million to US Olympic Committee
Toyota Motor Sales with its dealers will contribute one million dollars for training American athletes for the 1980 Moscow summer games. The donation runs for new car or truck sales from April 24 through June 30.
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