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Edward Julius Sachs Jr, [1] (May 28, 1927 – May 30, 1964) was a United States Auto Club driver who was known as the "Clown Prince of Auto Racing". He coined the phrase "If you can't win, be spectacular".
The 48th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Saturday, May 30, 1964. The race was won by A. J. Foyt, but is primarily remembered for a fiery seven-car accident which resulted in the deaths of racers Eddie Sachs and Dave MacDonald.
Eddie Sachs could not reach an acceptable speed and a new engine was ordered for his Dean-Autolite Special machine. Dan Gurney left for Holland to compete in the Holland Grand Prix. Qualifiers this day were Eddie Johnson #32 at 146.592 and Bob Veith #96 at 146.157. Saturday May 19 – Third day time trials; Sunday May 20 – Fourth day time trials
Eddie Sachs and A. J. Foyt were battling for 1st-2nd in the latter stages of the race. On Foyt's final scheduled pit stop, his crew was unable to properly engage the fuel mechanism, and his car did not take on a full load of fuel. Foyt returned to the track, and was pulling away from Sachs.
Rodger Morris Ward (January 10, 1921 – July 5, 2004) was an American racing driver best known for his open-wheel career. He is generally regarded as one of the finest drivers of his generation, and is best known for winning two National Championships, and two Indianapolis 500s, both in 1959 and 1962.
Eddie Sachs: Ewing-Offenhauser: 146.59 2 132 Magneto 22 11 73 Don Freeland: Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser: 144.35 14 129 Magneto 23 18 2 Tony Bettenhausen: Watson-Offenhauser: 145.21 9 125 Engine 24 15 32 Wayne Weiler R Epperly-Offenhauser: 143.51 20 103 Accident 25 16 5 A. J. Foyt: Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser: 143.46 22 90 Clutch 26 29 46 Eddie Russo
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In the closing laps, Eddie Sachs spun on two occasions, once on lap 179, then again in turn three on about lap 189, the second time hitting the wall and losing a wheel. The second spin was the impetus of a controversy that embroiled over the next few minutes.