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The lists recognize "IndyCar" or "Champ Car" fatalities that have occurred in events making up the National Championship, which has been held by the following sanctioning bodies: American Automobile Association (1916, 1920–1941, 1946–1955) United States Auto Club (1956–1995) Championship Auto Racing Teams (1979–2003)
The following is a list of 74 individuals whose deaths have been related to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, Indiana: 42 drivers, 1 motorcyclist, 13 riding mechanics, and 18 others including a pit crew member, track personnel, and spectators have sustained fatal injuries or have had fatal medical conditions.
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Deaths among racers and spectators were numerous in the early years of racing, but advances in safety technology, and specifications designed by sanctioning bodies to limit speeds, have reduced the rate of fatal accidents. [2] Major accidents have often spurred increased safety measures and rules changes.
The Wednesday race suffered two separate fatal accidents. The first involved driver David "Swede" Savage ; [ 9 ] [ 10 ] [ 11 ] the second, Armando Teran, a pit crew member for Graham McRae, the STP teammate to Savage, when Teran stepped out into the pit lane and was hit by a safety truck going in the opposite direction.
God speed to Gil de Ferran, one of the most understated gentlemen in IndyCar history. One of 5 French born winners of the Indy 500, his 2000 California qualifying lap (241.428 MPH) is the fastest ...
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.
Once Sunday’s race got underway, Larson got a quick education in IndyCar restarts. He got caught napping on an early restart and fell outside the top 10 as he got gobbled up by IndyCar regulars ...