The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-29

hour. two miles an hour better than
This lineup of "a veterans and
nine rockies is the fastest field to
go TO the post in the % years of
racing here. And with the promise
of a cool. cloudy day to aid the
drivers and cars as we'll other new
records probably will be scattered
over the field, barring serious acct
dents which would slow down the
pace for several laps.
A Frenzied Windup
Eight cars we're qualified yester-
day in a final frantic splurge that
had everybody walking around in
circles. There was a line at the
starting post from noon on, and to
relieve the congestion, two cars were
speeding around the bricks at all
times. Ordinarily the track is
cleared of all cars during a qualifi-
cation run.
Only six of yesterdays candidates
who survived the 25-mile speed and
fuel trials viii he i'll the starting
lineup, however. Dave Evans, iron
man veteran of many thrilling
speed battles, and Emil Andres, a
newcomer. were nosed out of the
field by faster cars. They are list
ed as alternates, their only chances
of starting resting in the possibility
that one or more of the select list
encounters trouble between now and
race time.
Wind Adds to Hazards
Freddie Winnai, happy go-lucky
Philadelphia veteran, was the top
man of yesterdays successful candi-
dates. Battling a terrific crosswind
that almost swept his car off the
track on the northeast curve and
made high speed treacherous, Win
mai whirled around the track at an
average of 1918 miles an hour
at the wheel of the dandy Duesen-
berg Special entered by Fred Frame
and Harry Hartz. Winnai landed
the chauffeuring job on this charger
at the last minute and turned in d
spectacular test.
George Bailey, Detroit husky who
thrilled 1884 spectators with whirl-
wind plunge over the northeast wall
early in the race, was next with a
1882, fastest speed of the four
Ford va Specials to gain starting
spurs.
Jimmy Snyder, Chicago youth who
has been fldgeting with the midget
racers all winter, had to try twice
before winning a chance to start his
first 500-mile marathon. He quail
fed early in the day, but was
knocked out by The fuel allowance.
After few hurried changes, he tried
again and finished with 112249 and
some excess fuel. His mount is the
Blue Prelude Special, built and fin
ished fourth last year by Russell
Snowberger.
Drivers Get Good Breaks
Harris Insinger, the Eastern boy
who made good in the West and
who comes here with a reputation
for daring and heavy foot, had
a similar experience. He failed on
gasoline the first time, but scored
on the second effort with 111.729
On his successful trip, he lifted
his foot off the throttle after cross.
ing the tape on his final lap. Ar
A. A. A. rule requires that every
car finish the extra lap under its
own power, and Insinger's job got
through by inches. The front wheels
rolled over the wire just as the car
stopped Insingers mount is the
Mikan-Carson Studebaker- powered
machine which Doc Mackenzie
qualified last year.
YOungster From Coast
Lou Tomei, handsome Coast
youngster, is another getting his
first shot at the Five Century, and
he too was aided by good breaks
Until Monday Tomei wasn't sure of
"a job. Then he heard that Zeke
Meyer was passing up his post on
the Burd Piston Ring Special, so
Louie asked for and got the assign
ment. He did a neat turn of driving
to bring the buggy in at 110794.
Still another newcomer brings up
the rear. Bob Sail, lanky Paterson
IN. j. dirt track pilot, started just
before the 4 p. m. deadline and