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1978 Formula One season

The **1978 Formula One season** was the 32nd season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 1978 World Championship of F1 Drivers and the International Cup for F1 Constructors, contested concurrently over a sixteen race series which commenced on 15 January and ended on 8 October. The season also included the non-championship BRDC International Trophy.

Mario Andretti won the Drivers' World Championship. He remains the last American driver to win the World Championship, and his victory at the Dutch Grand Prix is also the last for an American driver. Ronnie Peterson was awarded second place in the Drivers' standings posthumously, having died from medical complications after an accident at Monza during the Italian Grand Prix. JPS-Lotus was awarded the International Cup for F1 Constructors.
1967 Piston Cup Karting Season

The 1967 Piston Cup Karting Season Is The First Season Of Piston Cup Karting 29 Racers Competed,

## Racers

1. Nolio City 0 - Tyler Dunes (Rookie)
2. IGNTR 1 - Jackie Murther (Rookie)
3. 43 Drive Away 2 - Finn DePost (Rookie
4. Rust-eze 5 - Joe Flybrace (Rookie)
5. Gasprin 7 - Jack Yankee (Rookie)
6. BStop 10 - Harold Lewis (Rookie)
7. Tow Cap - 19 Gerry Flybrace (Rookie)
8. Parker Stars 22 - Joe Parker (Rookie)
9. Nightcar Slurpies 88 - John Nightcar Jr (Rookie)
10. Tank Coat 100 - Jessica Checker (Rookie)
1982 Calladega 500

The 1982 Calladega 500 is known for a mega big one happening on turn 3 in lap 69 and just ten racers finishing!

The crash happened when Bill Brady spins and crashes into Rocky Quint and starts the big one. Dale Earnhardt Sr flips eight times catching fire and misses one race with replacement of Frank Cables (Jimmy's uncle and served as backup for Dale Sr) while Cubby Leadfoot gets taken out by Sammy Smelter causing Leadfoot to miss one race as well with replacement of Aikens. A brawl happened before the big crash in which Cole Speedland and Jonathan Melter were fighting for the lead. Cole took the lead until he was involved in the big crash.

Championship leader Don Chapcar gets involved after he rams into Alfred Jenkins causing him to miss a race as well although he did not attend the next two races actually due to him being a part-time racer.

Woody Spinner and Buzz Mixon collided on lap 122. None missed races.

The ten finishers are winner Alloy Wilson, second RONALD OAKS!!!!, third The King, fourth Cole Speedland, fifth Tom Landis, sixth Ron Pitcar, seventh Alexander Shields, eighth James Robson, ninth Mike Seasons and tenth Harold Axel. All part timers attended due to the race being important. Evil Chick Hicks was 18th and 19th is Kraig Shiftright even though both crashed.
2004 Chinese Grand Prix

The **2004 Chinese Grand Prix** (officially the **2004 Formula 1 Sinopec Chinese Grand Prix**) was a Formula One motor race held on 26 September 2004 at the Shanghai International Circuit. It was Race 16 of 18 in the 2004 FIA Formula One World Championship and was the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix. The 56-lap race was won by Rubens Barrichello for the Ferrari team, from a pole position start. Jenson Button finished second for the BAR team, with Kimi Räikkönen third in a McLaren. This was the first race back for Ralf Schumacher after injuries in the 2004 United States Grand Prix three months prior.

Following a clean start, Rubens Barrichello won the race with Jenson Button in second and Kimi Räikkönen in third place. Michael Schumacher finished in 12th place after a race with several incidents, including a collision, a spin and a puncture.

Jarno Trulli missed this inaugural Grand Prix after he left the Renault team after the 2004 Italian Grand Prix due to his strained relationship with team boss, Flavio Briatore. This was the only Grand Prix race in 2004 that he missed.
1969 Piston Cup Season

The **1969 Piston Cup Season** is a piston cup season, it is known for Joe Allen Foyt Winning his second Piston Cup.

## Racers

1. Pepsi 1 - Sam Krankzler
2. Rodopolis 1 - Jack Stalker
3. Ivc 2 - Tyler Motorkrass (Rookie)
4. Rev-N-Go 17 - John Bain
5. Nitroade 11 - Junior Moon
6. Oil Sausages 24 - Bill Clark
7. Delphin More 34 - Charles Hudson
8. Menasha Blue Jay 38 - Manny Armstrong
9. Speed Boost and Subway 42 - Rob Hudson
10. Dinoco 43 - Lee Weathers
11. Easy Idle 51 - Ronald Oaks
12. HTB 86 - Robert Hicks
13. HTB 86 - Kelly Hicks
14. Coca Cola 103 - Gus O'Line
15. Toys R Us 115 - Buzz Mixon (Rookie)
16. Delphin More 223 - Elsa Haruno
17. Girls Little 231 - Tillie Cornfuel
18. Joners 555 - Robert Racelott
1960 PGA Tour

The **1960 PGA Tour** season was played from January 8 to December 11. The season consisted of 44 official money events. Arnold Palmer won the most tournaments, eight, and there were two first-time winners. Palmer was the leading money winner with earnings of $75,263. Palmer was voted the PGA Player of the Year and Billy Casper won the Vardon Trophy for the lowest scoring average.

## Tournament results

The following table shows all the official money events for the 1960 season. "Date" is the ending date of the tournament. The numbers in parentheses after the winners' names are the number of wins they had on the tour up to and including that event. Majors are shown in **bold**.

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## Awards

 PGA Player of the Year
 Scoring leader (Vardon Trophy)
1942 Indianapolis 500

The **1942 Indianapolis 500** was scheduled for Saturday May 30, 1942, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It was to be the 30th annual running of the famous automobile race. The race was canceled due to the United States involvement in World War II. In total, the Indianapolis 500 was not held from 1942 to 1945.

This was the second instance in which the Indianapolis Motor Speedway suspended the annual running of the Indianapolis 500. During World War I the Speedway management voluntarily suspended competition in 1917–1918. However, for World War II, the decision to cancel the race was more resolute, and ultimately was part of a four-year nationwide ban on automobile racing.

During the war, the track was closed and neglected, and fell into a terrible state of disrepair. Towards the end of the war, revival of the "500" appeared unlikely, and the facility was in danger of being demolished in favor of development.
2006 Indianapolis 500

The **90th Indianapolis 500** was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday May 28, 2006. Sam Hornish, Jr. won from the pole position. It was Hornish's first and only win at Indianapolis, and the record fourteenth Indy victory for Penske Racing. Hornish would later win the IndyCar Series championship, the second driver in a row to sweep the Indy 500 and season championship in the same season.

In one of the most dramatic finishes in Indy history, 19-year old rookie Marco Andretti took the lead with three laps to go, after passing his father Michael Andretti on the outside of turn one. Marco Andretti battled Sam Hornish, Jr. over the final two laps, holding off the challenge until the final straightaway. On the final lap, Hornish passed Marco Andretti about 450 feet from the finish line to take the win. It was the first time a driver successfully made a pass for the lead on the final lap for victory in the 90-year history of the event.

The margin of victory was 0.0635 seconds - just over one car-length - which was the second-closest finish in Indy history at the time. (As of 2019, it is the third-closest). Hornish had earned the pole in qualifying with a four-lap average of 228.985 mph (368.516 km/h), and second place Marco Andretti was unanimously voted the Rookie of the Year. Defending race winner and defending IndyCar champion Dan Wheldon dominated much of the race, leading 148 of the 200 laps. However, a small tire puncture forced him to make his final pit stop earlier than planned, which coupled with an untimely caution period, saw him slip to fourth at the finish.

The race was sanctioned by the Indy Racing League and was part of the 2006 IndyCar Series season. With a high temperature of 89 °F (32 °C), it was one of the hottest days on record for the running of the Indy 500. Rain and cold temperatures washed out the first weekend of time trials, and washed out or delayed numerous days of practice. Race weekend, however, was sunny with no precipitation.
1997 Piston Cup Season

The **1997 Piston Cup Season** was a good season. Compared to 1996, it is more exciting but the 1998 Piston Cup is better compared to 1997.

## Racers

1. Theofire 0 - Tyler Racelott
2. Apple 00 - DJ Backdrive
3. Rodopolis 1 - Mordecai Misskrass
4. Ivc 2 - Zack Oilchanger
5. GM Goodwrench 3 - Dale Earnhardt Sr
6. Ultra Vip 13 - Sky Lewis
7. IGNTR 20 - Silver Storm
8. Oil Sausages 24 - Marvin Johnson
9. Shifty Drug 35 - Kevin Racingtire
10. Tank Coat 36 - Eugene Carbureski
11. View Zeen 39 - Ryan Shields
12. Dinoco 43 - Strip Weathers
13. Leak Less 52 - Claude Scruggs
14. Faux Wheel Drive 54 - Johnny Blamer
15. Fiber Fuel 56 - Brush Curber
16. Octane Gain 58 - Billy Oilchanger
17. Vitoline 61 - James Cleanair
18. 43 Drive Away 66 - Rodney Nightcar
19. N20 Cola 68 - Manny Flywheel (rookie)
20. Gasprin 70 - Mike Yankee
21. Rev N Go 73 - Misti Motorkrass
22. Vinyl Toupee 76 - Crusty Rotor
23. Retread 79 - Haul Inngas
24. Shiny Wax 82 - Mark Landis
25. HTB 86 - Chick Hicks
26. Bumper Save 90 - Ponchy Wipeout
27. Sputter Stop 92 - Murray Clutchburn
28. Spare Mint 93 - Ernie Gearson
29. Rust-eze 95 - Sammy Smelter
30. Tach O Mint 101 - Greg Candyman
31. Delphin More 223 - Peter Draftsky
32. Pixar Ball 289 - Gaston Stalker

## Gallery

Tyler RacelottDJ BackdriveMordecai MisskrassDale Earnhardt SrSky LewisDon ismondMarvin JohnsonJimmy SpincerAndrew AxlerRon SteeringsonJake HillStrip WeathersDon AlternatorsAngela TireshockChick HicksJeff Hammer.webpJeff HammerAllison Axler.webpAllison AxlerCandace Axler
1998 Las Vegas 400

The 1998 Las Vegas 400 is known for a nine car crash involving Chuck Armstrong, Mac Icar, The King, Chick Hicks, Brush Curber, Haul Inngas, James Cleanair, Dirkson D'agostino and Crusty Rotor.

## Television Biography

Network: ESPN

Announcers: Ned Carrett and Ken

## Race

The crash happened on lap 4 when leader Chuck Armstrong's brakes failed and he turned left pushing rookie racer Manny Flywheel (who did not crash in the big one) before losing control and turning right where he made contact with 2nd place Chick Hicks and 3rd place The King while 4th place Brush Curber had nowhere to go and was involved. Armstrong then got on his side while Chick Hicks crashed into Mac Icar. Then Haul Inngas brushed the side of Mac which sent him loose and he crashed into Chuck's underside causing it to get damaged. Chuck continued to brush the track on his left side. Icar had taken out Dirkson D'agostino at this time while on the inside James Cleanair and touched Crusty Rotor involving both of them too. Chick Hicks flips. Slider Petrolski, who was in between Inngas and D'agostino with Icar spinning next to him would interview Lapis about his close call. Slider did receive some fender damage but continued to race.

Chuck Armstrong missed three races due to underside and got damage while replaced by Banks while Chick Hicks missed the Texas 350 after his flip.

It is also confirmed Chuck was on his left side for 200 meters causing severe paint damage.

Winner was Murray Clutchburn with 2nd place going to Billy Oilchanger and 3rd Rusty Cornfuel.

## Racers that will get replaced in the next race

Chick Hicks - Joe Aidens

Chuck Armstrong - Banks
1971 Indianapolis 500

The **55th 500 Mile International Sweepstakes** was 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. The race was marred by a crash involving the pace car at the start. Eldon Palmer, a local Indianapolis-area Dodge dealer, lost control of the Dodge Challenger pace car at the south end of the pit area, and it crashed into a photographers' stand, injuring 29 people, two seriously.

Peter Revson started on the pole with a record speed of 178.696 miles per hour (287.6 km/h), more than a mile per hour faster than any other qualifier, with defending champ Al Unser in the middle of the second row. Mark Donohue, who qualified in the middle of the front row, took the lead at the start of the race and led the first 50 laps. A mechanical issue ended his day after just 66 laps, and Unser assumed the lead. He and Joe Leonard swapped the lead several times during the middle portion of the race, but Unser led for the final 83 laps, giving him a win for the second year in a row. He was the first to successfully defend his title since Bill Vukovich in 1954.

Unser became the first and only driver to date to win the race on his birthday (32nd); it was the second of his four Indy victories, and he also became the first winner to celebrate in the new victory lane. The new winner's area, now featuring black and white checkered ramps, was moved from the south end of the pits to the "horseshoe" area immediately below the Master Control Tower, near the start/finish line.

The 1971 Indy 500 was part of the newly re-organized USAC Marlboro Championship Trail, in which dirt tracks were separated from the paved ovals and road courses. From then on, the Gold Crown championship schedule would consist solely of paved tracks (both ovals and road courses), giving the national championship a decidedly new look for the 1970s and beyond. In addition, with 500-mile races at Ontario and Pocono now on the schedule, Indy car racing formed its first "triple crown."

The city of Indianapolis celebrated its Sesquicentennial in 1971, and the occasion was reflected on the bronze and silver pit badges for the month of May. During the week leading up to the race, Indianapolis was also the site of 1971 NATO International Conference of Cities.
2002 Palm Mile 300

The 2002 Palm Mille 300 was a extremely Dangerouse Race after 9 crashes

* Darrell: ROBOTNIK LOOSES IT OH NO FIRST CAR TO BREAK THE CONCRETE WALL OH GOD TROUBLE EVERYONE INVOLVED ROBOTNIK FLIPPING SO CRASH- OH MY GOD SHE WAS HIT EXTREAMLY HARD BY HAMMER WHO ALSO GOT INVOLVED OH MY GOODNESS ROBOTNIK PEEING ALL OVER THE RACE TRACK
* Bob: OH \*PUKES\*
* Darrel : WORST CRASH EVER IN PISTON CUP HISTORY
* Robotnik : OW, Pit Crew help me hurry up
* Ruby Oaks : ow my hood
* Larry Larson: Your Tires are blown Oaks we will get our pittys to get you.
* Robotnik Chicks : \*put in ambulance\*

## Crashes

* lap 3

slider petrolski crashes after he blew and engine

* lap 15

Dale jr makes contact with Chuck armstrong and hits flag man (race Delayed for an hour)

* Lap 22

April Tireshock gets spun out by chick and flips once but gets taken out due to hitting the wall heavily

* lap 29

Sky Lewis Nearly killed Johnny blamer

* Lap 31

Sky Wrecks Dan Sheldon

* lap 47

Sammy smelter crashes in pits when Loosing control

* lap 48

Kevin racing tire crashes after his engine was on fire

* lap 78

Greg Tirecar crashes Jimmy Spincer

* lap 299

Robotnik Chicks Crashes And Breaks Wall And Causes Other Cars To Crash

final lap : Dan Sheldon wins
1992 Piston Cup Season

The 1992 Piston Cup Season is a Piston Cup Season. Haul Inngas surprisingly WINS the Piston Cup after taking the win in the 1992 Dinoco 400. Unlike the boring 1991 season the 1992 season is considered to be ranked as a slightly above average season. The main historic race of the 1992 season is the 1992 Calladega 500. Unlike the boring Nightdona 500, the Calladega 500 would turn out to be crazy. A big one on lap 31 (caused by Chick!) would take out twenty cars with Ernie Gearson flipping seven times and part timer Slider Petrolski going airborne. Both missed one race and Ernie got replaced by Ryan "Ratchet" Thunderbolt Jr. Haul Inngas won the 1992 Calladega 500 after taking the lead on turn 3 in the final lap from Frank Marintire.

## Racers

1. Rust-Eze 01 - Gerald Leadfoot (Rookie)
2. IVC 2 - Dexter Miller
3. Goodwrench 3 - Dale Earnhardt Sr
4. Tow Cap 4 - Rusty Cornfuel
1984 Piston Cup Season

The **1984 Piston Cup Racing Series Season** is a Piston Cup season. Sad News Andy Kaufman was Dead And Greg Candyman Nearly Died In The 1984 Nightdon 500.

## Racers

1. Rodopolis 1 - Mordecai Misskrass
2. Ivc 2 - Dexter Miller
3. Goodwrench 3 - Dale Earnhardt Senior
4. View Zeen 10 - Bill Shields
5. Unsponsored 17 - Darrel Cartrip
6. Oil, Cars 17 - Eric Gearshift
7. IGNTR 20 - Silver Storm
8. Nbi Media 22 - Marty Raceright
9. Parktire 23 - Garry Gearings
10. Oil Sausages 24 - Marvin Johnson
11. Sunoco 30 - Ron Steeringson
12. Brighttone 37 - Fred Lorenzen
13. Menasha Blue Jay 38 - Nigel Racingtire
14. Speed Boost and Subway 42 - Rob Hudson
15. Intermedics 46 - Aaron Flywheel
16. BStop 47 - Zeke Carbureski
17. Gas Can 49 - David Carson
18. Theotire 55 - Angela Tireshock
19. Disney Channel 55 - Jake Electrofly
20. Alisons Work Repairs 59 - Jerry Overskar
21. 43 Drive Away 66 - Flinn Taketire
22. Subway 69 - Alexander Shields
23. PP88 81 - Alice Axler
24. Hostile Takeover Bank 86 - Chick Hicks
25. Super VIP 87 - Luke RickStart Senior
26. H.E.L.P. 79 - Jack Carr (Part Time)
27. Nolio City 145 - Patrick Rodcap
28. Boys Little 178 - Zeke Loudrev
29. Marcus Theaters 179 - Ebenezer Smith
30. Posta 203 - Cubby Leadfoot
31. Delphin More 223 - Peter Draftsky
32. Girls Little 231 - Tillie Cornfuel
33. THX 353 - Barack Jones
34. Joners 555 - Andrew Axler

## Gallery

Mordecai MisskrassDexter MillerDale Earnhardt SrBill ShieldsAndrew AxlerDarrell CartripSilver StormMarvin JohnsonKen SchroederRon SteeringsonAxel McDriftBill BradyRob HudsonStirp WeathersRonald OaksMichael SmithAngela TireshockRon PitcarAlice AxlerChick HicksMike YankeeJack CarrFrank MarintireSammy SmelterJohnatan MelterKraig ShiftrightBarack Jones
1955 Le Mans disaster

The **1955 Le Mans disaster** was a major crash that occurred on 11 June 1955 during the 24 Hours of Le Mans motor race at Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, Sarthe, France. Large pieces of debris flew into the crowd, killing 83 spectators and French driver Pierre Levegh, and injuring nearly 180 more. It was the most catastrophic crash in motorsport history, and it prompted Mercedes-Benz to retire from motor racing until 1987.

The crash started when Jaguar driver Mike Hawthorn pulled to the right side of the track in front of Austin-Healey driver Lance Macklin and started braking for his pit stop. Macklin swerved out from behind the slowing Jaguar into the path of Levegh, who was passing on the left in his much faster Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR. Levegh rear-ended Macklin at high speed, overriding Macklin's car and launching his own car through the air. Levegh's car skipped over a protective earthen berm at 200 km/h (125 mph) and made at least two impacts within the spectator area, the last of which caused the car to disintegrate, throwing him onto the track where he was instantly killed. Large pieces of debris, including the Mercedes' engine block, radiator, front suspension, and bonnet, were sent flying into the packed spectator area in front of the grandstand. The rear of Levegh's car landed on the berm and exploded into flames.

There was much debate over blame for the disaster. The official inquiry held none of the drivers specifically responsible and criticised the layout of the 30-year-old track, which had not been designed for cars as fast as the ones involved in the crash.
1983 Indianapolis 500

The **67th Indianapolis 500** was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 29, 1983. After finishing second three times (1977, 1978, 1980), winning the pole position twice (1977–1978), and being the fastest qualifier one additional time (1981), Tom Sneva finally shook his "bridesmaid" status and won his first Indianapolis 500. The win also represented the record seventh Indy victory that chief mechanic George Bignotti was involved with.

In the final twenty laps, three-time winner Al Unser Sr. was leading Tom Sneva. Unser was seeking his record-tying fourth Indy victory. His son, rookie Al Unser Jr. was several laps down, but was running right behind his father. Al Jr. created a firestorm of controversy when it appeared he was blocking Sneva intentionally to aid his father. After several anxious laps, Sneva finally slipped by both Unsers, pulled away, and claimed his long-awaited first and only Indy victory.

Rookie Teo Fabi headlined time trials by winning the pole position, and on race day he led the first 23 laps. Fabi's day was short, however, as he dropped out with a bad fuel gasket. The effort earned him the rookie of the year award. Fabi would go on to win four races during the season and finish second to Al Unser Sr. for the CART championship.

The 1983 Indy 500 ushered in a new era of civility and stability in the sport of Indy car racing. After four years of conflict and organizational disputes between USAC and CART, the two sanctioning bodies came to an amicable truce. The Indianapolis 500 would be sanctioned singly by USAC, and officially would be part of the ceremonial Gold Crown championship. However, the race was now recognized on the CART schedule, and counted towards the 1983 CART PPG Indy Car World Series points championship. The field for the Indy 500 going forward would consist primarily of CART-based teams, along with numerous one-off ("Indy-only") entries. Despite various squabbles and minor technical differences between the sanctioning bodies, this arrangement would remain in place, with relative harmony, through 1995.
1961 Indianapolis 500

The **45th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes** was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Tuesday, May 30, 1961. For the first time since 1949, the Indianapolis 500 was not recognized on the World Championship calendar. The race celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first Indy 500 in 1911.

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. Foyt's car was running faster due to the light fuel load, but his crew signaled him that he would be unable to make it to the finish without another pit stop. The crew borrowed a fuel feed mechanism from Len Sutton's team, and signaled Foyt to the pits.

Foyt gave up the lead on lap 184 for a splash-and-go. That handed the lead to Sachs, who was now leading by 25 seconds. With three laps to go, the warning tread showed on Sachs' rear tire and Sachs decided to play it safe. Rather than nurse the car around, he pitted to replace the worn tire on lap 197. Foyt took the lead with three laps to go and won his first (of four) Indy 500 victories by a margin of 8.28 seconds.

A notable story included the appearance of two-time defending Formula One World Champion Jack Brabham from Australia, who drove the race in a low-slung, British built Cooper powered by a Coventry Climax engine. Dubbed the "British Invasion," it would be the first notable post-war appearance of a rear-engined car, and within five years the rear-engined revolution would take over the Speedway. The venerable front-engined roadsters with their larger and more powerful engines were much faster down the long straights, but the superior handling of Brabham's Cooper in the corners kept his car competitive. Brabham qualified 17th at 145.144 mp/h and drove the car to a respectable 9th-place finish, completing all 200 laps. He had planned to run conservatively and make only two pit stops, but tire wear and fuel consumption forced him to make a 3rd stop, negating his strategy. Had he driven more aggressively with three pit stops, he might have been much closer to the lead serial.

Five months after the race in October 1961, the front straight of the track was paved over with asphalt, and thus the entire track was now paved in asphalt and only a single yard of bricks at the start/finish line was left exposed from the original 1909 brick surface. The remainder of the original 3,200,000 bricks now lie underneath the asphalt surface. This meant that the 1961 race was the last 500 in which cars raced on the original bricks other than those at the start/finish line.
12 Hours of Sebring

The **12 Hours of Sebring** is an annual motorsport endurance race for sports cars held at Sebring International Raceway, on the site of the former Hendricks Army Airfield World War II air base in Sebring, Florida, US. The event is the second round of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and in the past has been a round of the now defunct World Sportscar Championship, IMSA GT Championship and American Le Mans Series. In 2012, the race was the opening event of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
2000 Indianapolis 500

The **84th Indianapolis 500** was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 28, 2000. After four years of an ongoing organizational dispute and "split" in Indy car racing, Chip Ganassi Racing became the first major CART-based team to compete at the race since 1995. The Ganassi team of Jimmy Vasser and Juan Pablo Montoya competed as a one-off entry, and were well received by fans and fellow competitors. Both drivers were quickly up to speed with the IRL regulars, and were expected to be favorites in both qualifying and on race day. Also making a heralded return to Indianapolis was two-time winner Al Unser Jr. who had switched full-time to the IRL in 2000.

During qualifying, defending IRL champion Greg Ray took the pole position. However, on race day, reigning CART champion Juan Pablo Montoya dominated the race. Montoya led 167 laps, and cruised to victory, becoming the first rookie winner since Graham Hill in 1966. It was the first of two Indy victories for Montoya (2000, 2015). Buddy Lazier, the 1996 winner, and eventual season champion, finished second, his second runner-up finish at Indy, and fifth consecutive top ten.

The 2000 race was the first to feature two female starters in the field, Lyn St. James and Sarah Fisher. The start of the race was delayed over three hours due to rain. The green flag dropped at 2:10 p.m. EST, and the race was completed shortly after 5 p.m. Seven minutes after the checkered flag, the rain returned, and doused the victory lane celebration.

The first 65 laps of the race were run under green flag conditions, a new Indy 500 record at the time. Montoya became only the fourth winner to complete the race in under three hours, and at 167.607 mph, it was the fastest Indy 500 since 1991. At the end of the season, Montoya promptly departed Indy car racing for Formula One, then went to NASCAR. He would not return for his second Indy start until 2014.

The race was sanctioned by the Indy Racing League, and was part of the 2000 Indy Racing Northern Lights Series season.
2001 Indianapolis 500

The **85th Indianapolis 500** was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 27, 2001. Race rookie Hélio Castroneves, a three-year veteran of the CART series, led the final 52 laps and won his first of four Indy 500 victories. Penske Racing swept 1st-2nd with Gil de Ferran the runner-up. Winning car owner Roger Penske scored his 11th victory at the Indianapolis 500, and his first-ever 1-2 finish in the race. It was a redemption from the team's previous attempt at Indy (1995) in which both of his cars failed to qualify; subsequently followed by a five-year absence (1996-2000) due to the open wheel "split."

The race was sanctioned by the Indy Racing League, and was part of the 2001 Indy Racing Northern Lights Series season. The 2001 race was notable in that several top CART teams returned to Indy for the first time since 1995, despite the ongoing open wheel "split." IRL-based teams excelled in time trials, taking the front row, and the top four starting positions overall. However, the CART-based teams swept the top six finishing positions on race day.

The race experienced two rain delays, one lengthy yellow flag around the midway point, and one brief red flag period later in the day. The race, however, was run to its full 500-mile distance.
1970 Piston Cup Season

The **1970 Piston Cup** is a racing season that was known for Bobby Carsac winning his second Piston Cup. This was the last year for Morris Axler and Lee Cunningham.

## Racers

1. Pepsi 1 - Sam Krankzler
2. Rodopolis 1 - Jack Stalker
3. Ivc 2 - Tyler Motorkrass
4. View Zeen 10 - Bill Shields (Rookie)
5. Nitroade 11 - Junior Moon
6. Rev-N-Go 17 - John Bain
7. The Wood Brothers 21 - Joe Allen Foyt
8. Oil Sausages 24 - Bill Clark
9. Delphin More 34 - Charles Hudson
10. Speed Boost and Subway 42 - Rob Hudson
11. Dinoco 43 - Strip Weathers (Rookie)
12. Easy Idle 51 - Ronald Oaks
13. HTB 86 - Robert Hicks
14. Coca Cola 103 - Gus O'Line
15. Delphin More 223 - Elsa Haruno
16. Girls Little 231 - Tillie Cornfuel
17. Joners 555 - Robert Racelott
1979 Nightdona 500

The 1979 Nightdona 500 is race 1 of 63 in 1979. Don Chapcar wins with The King second and Cole Speedland third. Robert Hicks had an engine problem on lap 64 and did not finish. All part-timers had attended since it was the most important race.

A crash on lap 154 took out 6 cars. Those were Sammy Smelter, Hiro Gearson, Ron Pitcar, Billy Ford, Harold Axel and James Robson.

## Television Biography

Network: CBS

Announcers: Ken Sqwheeler and Ned Carrett

## Transcript

### Lap 154 Crash

Ned: WHAT'S THIS? SAMMY SMELTER IS LOOSE AND TAKES OUT HIRO GEARSON! RON PITCAR, PART-TIMER BILLY FORD, PART-TIMER HAROLD AXEL AND JAMES ROBSON ALL INVOLVED!

Ken: One terrible crash here at Nightdona International Speedway as we show the replay.

(Replay)

Ned: The CBS replay shows you how Sammy got loose and took out Hiro Gearson. Hiro then spins out and takes out Pitcar, Ford, Axel and Robson.

(Live)

Ned: A horrible crash at Nightdona International Speedway and y we'll be back for the restart after this word from your local CBS station.
1989 Indianapolis 500

The **73rd Indianapolis 500** was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 28, 1989. Two-time World Drivers' Champion Emerson Fittipaldi of Brazil became the first foreign-born winner of the race since 1969, and first non-American winner since 1966. Though Fittipaldi started on the front row and dominated much of the race, he found himself running second in the waning laps. Michael Andretti passed Fittipaldi for the lead on lap 154, then led until his engine blew. Al Unser Jr. moved up to second, but trailed Fittipaldi by a big margin. Gambling on fuel mileage, Unser Jr. caught up to Fittipaldi after a fortuitous caution period on lap 181, and subsequently took the lead on lap 196.

On the 199th lap, Al Unser Jr. was leading Emerson Fittipaldi, at which time the two leaders encountered slower traffic. Down the backstretch, Unser and Fittipaldi weaved through the slower cars, then Fittipaldi dove underneath going into turn three. The two cars touched wheels, and Unser spun out, crashing into the outside retaining wall. Fittipaldi completed the final lap under caution behind the pace car to score his first of two Indy 500 victories. Unser was uninjured, and despite the crash, was still credited with second place.

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi set a new record and reached a significant milestone, becoming the first Indy 500 winner to earn a one million dollar single-race prize money purse. His prize money officially totaled $1,001,600.

After dominating the 1988 month of May, all three cars of the Penske Team failed to finish the race in 1989. Danny Sullivan suffered a broken arm in a practice crash, and mechanical failures sidelined all three cars on race day. It was the only year in the decade of the 1980s, and the first time since 1976, that the Penske team failed to score a top five finish. Ironically, race winner Emerson Fittipaldi (driving for rival Patrick Racing) was fielding a Penske PC-18 chassis, acquired from Penske in a special arrangement between the two teams.

The race was sanctioned by USAC, and was included as part of the 1989 CART PPG Indy Car World Series. By season's end, Fittipaldi became the fourth driver since 1979 to win the Indy 500 and CART championship in the same season. The win was also Patrick Racing's third and final Indy victory. Former driver Chip Ganassi, who had become a co-owner at Patrick Racing in 1989, enjoyed his first of five Indy wins (as of 2021) as a car owner/co-owner.
1976 Nürburgring 400

The 1976 Nürburgring 400 Is Infamous Because Of A Ten Car Crash On Lap 300 That Caused 2 Racers Kaji Stripper, And Joe Curber Jr, To Die While The Other 8 Cars Including Bronson Murther Didn’t Die But Were All **OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUT** Of The Race

## Transcript

* Mike Waterhome : Ohh That Track Is Wet We Need To Put Up A Red Flag OH CAUTION KAJI TURNED AROUND COLLECTING 9 OTHER CARS INCULDING THE CHAMPION BRONSON MURTHER
* Jack Brush : I KNOW MIKE VERY BAD CRASH
* Jack Brush : AND IT ALREADY TURNED WET ANYWAY
* Bronson : OH COME ON WHAT A WASTE OF TIME
1990 Indianapolis 500

The **1990 Indianapolis 500** was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 27, 1990. Dutchman Arie Luyendyk took the lead with 32 laps to go, and earned his first-ever victory in championship-level competition. It was the second consecutive year the Indy 500 was won by a foreign-born competitor, the first time that had occurred since 1965–1966. Luyendyk completed the 500 miles at an average speed of 185.981 mph (299.307 km/h), a record that stood for 23 years until 2013. In reference to the long-standing speed record, the 1990 race had often been referred to as "The Fastest 500."

Defending champion Emerson Fittipaldi started on the pole position and dominated the first half of the race. Setting a new track record in qualifying, Fittipaldi became the first driver to break the 225 mph barrier in time trials. He was looking to become the first back-to-back winner in twenty years. In the second half of the race, however, he fell victim to blistering tires, fell a lap down, and wound up finishing third. Bobby Rahal, the 1986 winner, was in position to win his second Indy 500, but he too suffered handling problems, which dropped him to second at the finish.
1973 USAC Championship Car season

The **1973 USAC Championship Car season** consisted of 16 races, beginning in College Station, Texas on April 7 and concluding in Avondale, Arizona on November 3. The first race of the season, in Avondale, Arizona on March 17, was postponed by rain and eventually cancelled due to infrastructure damage caused by the rain and scheduling conflicts. Bob Criss was killed in a private test at Phoenix before he could enter another event. He was 35 years old. The USAC National Champion was Roger McCluskey and the Indianapolis 500 winner was Gordon Johncock.

In this tragic season, two drivers were killed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Art Pollard died in an accident while practicing for the Indy 500 while Swede Savage, who crashed during the race, died by complications one month later. Another driver, Salt Walther, suffered serious burns surviving a crash at the start of the race. In response to those accidents, USAC revised the rules in time for the Pocono 500. The rear wing width was cut back from 64 inches to 55, fuel tank capacity was drastically reduced (from 75 gallons to 40) and the allowable fuel to be consumed in a 500-mile race was reduced from 375 gallons to 340.
2010 Pepsi 400

The **2010 Pepsi 400** is a Race Track Margo Senwild Like a Song and Margo Senwild Wins

## Transcript

### Lightning McQueen meet Margo Senwild

* Lightning McQueen: Who Are You?
* Margo Senwild: I Am Margo Senwild like a Turbo Manor Racer
* Lightning McQueen: Nice a Meet you.

### Margo Senwild's Song

* Bob: Coming up Next is Lucy Says; Song
* Margo Senwild: Ohh I Love the Song
* Tubro Manor Fans: Margo' the boss, Margo's the boss, So you gotta listen to Margo, listen to Margo, Margo's the boss, Margo's the boss, So you gotta listen to Margo, listen to Margo, And here's what Margo says:
* Margo Senwild: Margo says, “Put your hands on your head.”
* *Others*: Listen to Margo, listen to Margo
* Margo Senwild: Margo says, “Now turn around.”
* (Guido *comes in while they are singing.*)
* *Others*: Listen to Margo. Listen to Margo
* Margo Senwild: “Put your hands by your side.”
* (*Turbo Manor 1# 2# 3#" and one other child do that and are out of the game.)*
* Margo Senwild: Ah-ah, I didn’t say, "Margo says!”
* *Others*: Margo's the boss, so listen to Margo
* Margo Senwild and Turbo Manor Fans: And here's what Margo says:
* Edith Haruno: What Are Doing?
* Margo Senwild: i Play the Song
1987 CART PPG Indy Car World Series

The **1987 CART PPG Indy Car World Series** season was the 9th national championship season of American open wheel racing sanctioned by CART. The season consisted of 16 races, and one non-points exhibition event. Bobby Rahal was the national champion, winning his second-consecutive title. The rookie of the year was Fabrizio Barbazza. The 1987 Indianapolis 500 was sanctioned by USAC, but counted towards the CART points championship. Al Unser won the Indy 500, his record-tying fourth victory at Indy.

Defending series champion and defending Indy 500 winner Bobby Rahal and his Truesports team made a highly publicized switch from the March chassis to the up-and-coming Lola chassis.[1] Truesports, however, stayed with the proven Cosworth engine. For 1987, the Ilmor Chevrolet Indy V-8 expanded its participation, fielding cars with Penske Racing, Newman/Haas and Patrick. Mario Andretti scored the engine's first Indy car victory in the season opener at Long Beach. Also joining the series full-time was the Judd AV V-8 (badged initially as the Brabham-Honda), and later in the season Porsche made their Indy car debut. Penske resumed their in-house chassis program, but after dismal results with the PC-16, the cars were parked during practice at Indy in favor of the March 86C.

Roberto Guerrero won the second race of the season (Phoenix), starting from last position on the grid. Mario Andretti dominated the Indianapolis 500, leading 171 of the first 177 laps, but dropped out with engine failure with only 23 laps to go. Guerrero took the lead, but stalled during his final pit stop. Al Unser led the final 18 laps to win, one of the biggest upsets in Indy 500 history. Though Guerrero faltered at Indy, he would be a factor through most of the season. After winning at Mid-Ohio in September, however, he was sidelined with head injuries due to a testing crash. He was third in points at the time.

For the second year in a row, the championship battle came down to Bobby Rahal and Michael Andretti. Rahal took the points lead after back-to-back wins at Portland and the Meadowlands. Andretti won the Michigan 500, and drew within 9 points of Rahal. At Mid-Ohio, Rahal was dominating until he tangled with a backmarker. Andretti had a chance to make up ground in the points, but blew his engine two laps later.

Michael Andretti rebounded, winning in dominating fashion at Nazareth. But Rahal charged to finish second, and with two races left, held a 25-point lead. In the next-to-last race of the season at Laguna Seca, Andretti dropped out with alternator trouble, and Rahal mathematically clinched the championship. It was Rahal's second-consecutive CART title, and Michael Andretti finished runner-up in points for the second year in a row.
1961 Bnl 500

The **1961 BnL 500** is known for Henry Wilson's crash on lap 156, in which he flipped over 13 times and landed on his wheels in a similar way to Doc Hudson's crash in the 1954 Fireball Beach 300 in which he flipped over 29 times and also landed on his wheels.

## Television Biography

Network: ABC

Announcers: Bud Lindercar and Steve

## Transcript

### Henry Wilson Crash

Bud: Henry Wilson is out of control! One of only two Piston Cup racers born in 1922 is out of control and HE IS OUT THE SPEEDWAY! HE FALLS OFF THE SPEEDWAY! But since the other one born in 1922 retired two years ago.

Lisa: HENRY is the last racer racing born in 1922 and now his career is GONE! (cries hard and hard) WAHHHHH!

Steve: Ronald Williams born in 1923 (twin brother of Donald Williams) is there, rookie Alan McDonald Jr. born in 1928 is still there and many born between 1926 and 1929 still race.

(No radio, just racers talking.)

Henry: WHAT HAPPENED, CHIEF! WHAT, WHAT, WHAT!?!?!?!? I don't see the speedway! Chief where are you? (Weakly) What happened?

Lee Cunningham: SHUT UP AND GET A JOB YOU STUPID IDIOT OF SON AND SHUT THE UP, HENRY!

Henry(weakly): Lee? You are Not supposed to be here you idiot! You are born in 1930 you don't know anything (falls unconscious).

Lee: Nevermind. Henry? Henry? Henry?

(Lee sees that Henry is unconscious)

Lee: Oh man! This is bad.
1990 Piston Cup Season

The 1990 Piston Cup Season was a piston cup season. Klint Shiftright won this Piston Cup. It's known for Jack Spinner's career ending crash at Calladega, Along with Michael Cartrip's infamous crash in the 1990 Vitoline 350.

## Racers

1. Rust-eze 01 - Sammy Smelter
2. Goodwrench 3 - Dale Earnhardt Sr
3. Cyber Car 04 - Jack Spinner
4. Tow Cap 4 - Rusty Cornfuel
5. Hooters 7 - Alan Carwicki
6. View Zeen 10 - Ryan Shields (Part-time)
7. DWStore.com 17 - Darrell Cartrip
8. McDonalds 27 - Jimmy Spincer
9. Nitroade 28 - Andrew Axler
10. Havoline 28 - Davey Carllison
11. Country Time 30 - Michael Cartrip
12. Mood Springs 33 - Chuck Armstrong
13. Shifty Drug 35 - Kevin Racingtire
14. Tank Coat 36 - Eugene Carbureski
15. Dinoco 43 - The King
16. Oxnard 48 - Thomas Tanrev
17. Easy Idle 51 - Ruby Oaks
18. Leak Less 52 - Claude Scruggs
19. Faux Wheel Drive 54 - Johnny Blamer (Part-Time)
20. Fiber Fuel 56 - Brush Curber (part time)
21. Octane Gain 58 - Billy Oilchanger (rookie)
22. Vitoline 61 - James Cleanair
23. RPM 64 - Devon Bradford Rutherford
24. N20 Cola 68 - Ron Pitcar
25. Gasprin 70 - Mike Yankee
26. Rev N Go 73 - Misti Motorkrass
27. Sidewall Shine 74 - Slide Powers
28. JLP Inc. 75 - Cole Speedland
29. Vinyl Toupee 76 - Crusty Rotor
30. Sony Vaio 78 - Alloy Wilson
31. Gask-Its 80 - Billy Ford
32. Shiny Wax 82 - Darren Leadfoot (part-time)
33. Revolting 84 - Don Alternators
34. HTB 86 - Chick Hicks
35. Bumper Save 90 - James Robson
36. Sputter Stop 92 - Murray Clutchburn
37. Spare Mint 93 - Ernie Gearson
38. Tuxedo Plumbing 98 - Jonathan Melter
39. Retread 99 (number was not 79 at the time) - Haul Inngas (part time)
40. Unsponsered 99 - Greg Locke
41. Tach O Mint 101 - Greg Candyman
42. Clutch Aid 121 - Kraig Shiftright
43. Clutch Aid 122 - Klint Shiftright
44. No Stall 123 - Larry Smith

## Gallery

Tyler RacelottSam Hornish Sr.Mordecai Misskrass
2004 Indianapolis 500

The **88th Indianapolis 500** was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 30, 2004. It was part of the 2004 IndyCar Series season and the ninth Indy 500 sanctioned by the Indy Racing League. Buddy Rice won the pole position, the pit stop contest, led the most laps, and won the race for team owners Bobby Rahal and David Letterman.

The race began about two hours behind schedule due to a morning rain delay. After 27 laps had been completed, rain began to fall again and threatened to wash out the rest of the day. About two hours later, the rain had ceased, and the track was dried. The race resumed on lap 28, and cruised beyond the halfway point to make the race official. At the 150-lap mark, the race had been very competitive up to that point, but was destined to come down to the final round of pit stops to decide the winner. Moreover, dark skies were looming, and inclement weather was moving back into the area. The race appeared to be turning into a crap-shoot. Some leaders headed for the pits for their final pit stops. At the same time, a handful of teams gambled by staying out, in hopes that they could stretch their fuel and be leading the race when the approaching rain arrived.

Despite desperate attempts to prevail over the approaching rain storm, all of the leaders ultimately were forced to cycle through their final round of pit stops. Nobody was able to stretch their fuel long enough to beat the rain. Buddy Rice, who had led the most laps thus far, re-emerged as the leader. The race was ended after 450 miles (180 laps), just 50 miles (20 laps) short of the scheduled distance. A severe thunderstorm, which eventually produced an F2 tornado, formed in the area of the speedway, shutting the track down, and sending the spectators and competitors for cover. Buddy Rice was declared the winner, his first victory in championship-level competition.
1991 Piston Cup Season

The **1991 Piston Cup season** is a racing season. Klint Shiftright won his second consecutive championship. it Was Way To Historic Because A 12 Year Old Named Sky Joinned

## Racers

1. Rodopolis 1 - Mordecai Misskrass
2. Ivc 2 - Dexter Miller
3. Ultra Vip 13 - Sky Lewis (Rookie)
4. Sunoco 30 - Ron Steeringson
5. Dinoco 43 - Strip Weathers
6. Faux Wheel Drive 54 - Johnny Blamer (Part Time)
7. Boys Little 57 - Zeke Loudrev
8. 43 Drive Away 66 - Rodney Nightcar
9. H.E.L.P 79 - Jack Carr (Rookie)
10. PP88 81 - Alice Axler
11. Joners 555 - Andrew Axler

## Gallery

Tyler RacelottMordecai MisskrassDexter MillerAlan CarwickiSky LewisRon SteeringsonStrip WeathersJack CarrAlice AxlerChick Hicks
1981 Indianapolis 500

The **1981 Indianapolis 500** was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 24, 1981. The race is widely considered one of the most controversial races in Indy history. 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). Unser was subsequently issued a one-position penalty. The next morning, the official race results were posted, and Unser was dropped to second place. Mario Andretti was elevated to first place and declared the race winner.
1998 Memphis 400

The 1998 Memphis 400 is known for Blamer SO CLOSE to winning that he had a DNS. The King won with Chick Hicks in second.

## Transcript

### Johnny's DNS

Benny: So close to winning Johnny punctures a tire!

Ned Carrett: NO! NOOOOO!

Ken: NO! WHY STUPID TIRE? STUPID PITTIES!

Benny: Argh!

Ned Carett: And just like that his race is over. Again!

(Johnny deeply cries)

Johnny: DAWN!! YOU WERE RIGHT, CREW CHIEF!! I **DO** SUCK AT RACING!!!

(He continues to cry even deeper)
1971 USAC Championship Car season

The **1971 USAC Championship Car season** consisted of 12 races, beginning in Rafaela, Argentina on February 28 and concluding in Avondale, Arizona on October 23. The USAC National Champion was Joe Leonard and the Indianapolis 500 winner was Al Unser. For 1971 it was decided that there should be three separate points championships, for paved ovals, dirt ovals, and road courses.

The existing Championship Car championship was then restricted to only paved ovals, and two new championships were created. The National Dirt Car Championship (which would become the modern Silver Crown Series in 1981) was run over four races, and won by George Snider. The Road Racing championship was originally to be run over between 8 and 10 races, however a lack of interest lead to just two races being held on the same day, on the 7th of August at Seattle International Raceway. Continental Championship cars were allowed, and made up the majority of the grid, with just 5 USAC specification cars entered. Jim Dittemore won the series in a Formula 5000 specification Lola T192-Chevrolet. The Road Racing championship did not continue in 1972.