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Sprint car driver Justin Owen died of injuries he suffered during a horrific crash in which his car was tossed multiple times during a race in southern eastern Indiana.. The racer who was just 26 ...
He escaped injury. Kellum was thrown from the car, and died from his injuries an hour later. Spectators Omar D. Jolliffe, 27, of Franklin, Indiana, and James West, 38, of Indianapolis, were also killed by the crashed car. Following another accident, the race was abandoned after 235 miles. [4] Omar Jolliffe: Spectator James West: Spectator Tom ...
The 57th 500 Mile International Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, on Wednesday, May 30, 1973. The race was held over three days because of rain and two major accidents. [ 4 ][ 5 ] Three competitors—two drivers and one pit crew member—died from injuries suffered as a result of accidents that ...
1971 Indianapolis 500. The 55th 500 Mile International Sweepstakes was a motor race held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Saturday, May 29, 1971. Al Unser Sr. won for the second consecutive year, dominating most of the race. [ 3 ][ 4 ] Unser became the fourth driver to win the Indy 500 in back-to-back years, and it was ...
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. It is also the last race won by a front-engined ...
Fuel leaking from Art Pollard's car was ignited during a pit stop, causing burns to two attendants, one of whom leapt back into the path of Mario Andretti's car and was struck. The mechanic died of his injuries two days later. [136] [137] Armando Teran (USA) May 30, 1973 USAC: Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Indianapolis 500: Race Team member
May 24—NAPPANEE — A tanker truck driver has died in a fiery crash in Nappanee. The truck caught fire after rolling onto its side on Tomahawk Trail in Nappanee. Indiana State Police, which was ...
Suspension failure caused the car to crash into the wall with fatal head injuries [162] Sergio Der Stephanian (ITA) 1958-05-11 Grand touring car Ferrari 250 GT LWB: World Sportscar Championship: Circuito Piccolo delle Madonie: Targa Florio: Pre-race accident His car was in a collision with a sand-laden lorry. He died shortly after in hospital [163]