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Other big names to qualify during the day included Lloyd Ruby, Jim Rathmann, Dick Rathmann, and Len Sutton with a slow run in a Leader Card entry. Bud Tingelstad filled the field to 33 cars and the day concluded with Johnny Rutherford bumping Pedro Rodriguez and Bob Christie bumping Chuck Rodee. [4] Sunday May 26 – Fourth day time trials
The race is widely considered one of the most controversial races in Indy history. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Bobby Unser took the checkered flag as the winner, with Mario Andretti finishing second. After the conclusion of the race, USAC officials ruled that Unser had passed cars illegally while exiting the pit area during a caution on lap 149 (of 200).
A mild controversy developed at the conclusion of the race, as Clark's crew - and some observers - erroneously believed their car was the race winner over Hill. However, during post-race review, the scoring serials were settled later that evening, confirming Hill the race winner and Clark placing second.
Jim Hurtubise drew controversy on Bump Day. The final day of time trials opened with 13 spots unfilled. A. J. Foyt at 200.120 mph (322.062 km/h) was the fastest driver of the day. His speed was tied for second-fastest, but as a final day qualifier, he would line up 20th. Roger Rager was the only major on-track incident of the day. At 3:53 p.m ...
The 1968 Indianapolis 500 was the second and ultimately the final year of participation by the controversial STP Granatelli Turbine machines. For 1968, the Pratt & Whitney turbine engine was installed in the Lotus 56 chassis, often known colloquially as the "Wedge Turbine," and sometimes affectionately as the " Doorstop ."
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.
The race is also remembered for a controversial crash at the start triggered by Kevin Cogan, which took out Mario Andretti, damaged the car of A. J. Foyt, and caused the crash of two other cars. Officially the race was part of the 1981-82 USAC season , however, most of the entrants took part in the 1982 CART PPG Indy Car World Series .
[6] [7] The performance was widely regarded by observers as one of the worst and most controversial renditions of the U.S. national anthem ever. [6] [8] [9] The national anthem performer at the Indianapolis 500 is normally backed-up by the Purdue All-American Marching Band; however, the band was only allowed to play the opening chorus. [10]