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1987 Los Angeles 500

The 1987 Los Angeles 500 is race 31 of 1987 and is a race held at LA. It caused the death of legendary racer Ronald Oaks, Ruby's dad. Pinkie and Spike cried so hard when they saw his dead body.

Darrell Cartrip had a bad crash in qualifying of the 1987 Virginia 500 and so could not attend this race.

## Television Biography

Network: ESPN

Announcers: Ken Sqwheeler and Ned Carrett

## Transcript

### Ronald Oaks' Death

Ken: BIG TROUBLE! RONALD OAKS GOING TO HIT THE WALL HARD AT 12G! OH NO! OH (gasp) I SEE OIL! NO!!!!!

Ned: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Ken: OH MY GOSH!

Ned (cries a little): ***NO!***

Ken (sad): Well at least the red flag was off, but I am still VERY SAD!

Ned (stops crying, but very sad): Not Ronald Oaks! He is so cool!

### Reaction/1962 Rookie Trio Reaction

Lapis: Racers, what do you feel about Ronald's death? Order is King, Roger, Luke, Billy Ford, Kraig, Don Chapcar, Zeke, Crusty, Eugene, Garry Hendrick, and Larry Larson. Starting with The King.

The King: Well this is racing and that's the nature of it. He knew the risks and loved them. We all miss him. But we will miss his dedication to racing more.

Roger (cries): NOOOOO! THIS IS BAD!

Luke (cries): Larry Larson is one of my buddies and it's so sad his racer died.

Billy Ford: Terrible.

Kraig: Poor guy had a hard crash there.

Don Chapcar: He did.

Zeke: I was right behind him. I saw his huge crash and fire.

Crusty: I did also see his fire. I was in 19th place at the time and the fire was even bigger then the one that happened in my aunt's house.

Eugene: That was a BIG CRASH!

Gary Hendrick: I will miss him so much. We worked for over 25 years together!

Larry Larson: Same here. (cries)

Lapis: Now, the 1962 Rookie Trio.

Donald Smith: I can't believe this. My buddy is gone! We mostly raced for the ladies but he was determined. Determined to win a Piston Cup. He told me once he was not going to stop racing until the day he won the cup! He did it in 1965 and wanted to do it again but sadly he could not!

Martin Power: He debuted in the same year as me. I wish more than one racer can get rookie of the year award because he deserved it too. Rest in peace buddy!

Gordon Tireson: I refuse to believe the fact our honorary member is DEAD! He was a hotshot too you know! Hotshots don't just DIE like that.

### Ruby's Reaction to his dad's death

Ruby: I am speechless. Really! (cries) REALLY!

The King: It's okay Ruby.

Roger: Maybe because Ruby's bawling the hardest.

Luke: I know right!

Kraig: Are you ok, buddy?

Ruby: NO! (cries harder) MY DAD DIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!

Lapis: It's okay Ruby. Or maybe not if I'm right.

Michelle: Yeah it's ok.

Ruby: IT'S NOT OKAY!

Lapis: Oh.

Brush: Well I am a new racer but that's ok.
1979 Gould Twin Dixie 125

The **1979 Gould Dixie Twin 125** were the second and third rounds of the 1979 IndyCar season, held on April 22, at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, Georgia.

## Race 1

### Summary

Johnny Rutherford won the pole for the first race, with Gordon Johncock starting second, Mike Mosley in third, Danny Ongais in fourth, and Tom Sneva in fifth.

In the race, Rutherford and Johncock dominated the first 60 laps. After a caution period ended with just 14 laps to go, Lee Kunzman managed to jump out to the lead. Johnny Rutherford caught up to him with eight laps to go, and the two dueled, with Rutherford passing him on the penultimate lap and holding on to win. Tom Sneva claimed third, Gordon Johncock fourth, and Rick Mears fifth.
1979 USAC Championship Car season

The **1979 USAC Championship Car season** consisted of seven races, beginning in Ontario, California on March 25 and concluding in West Allis, Wisconsin on August 12. The USAC National Champion was A. J. Foyt and the Indianapolis 500 winner was Rick Mears. With the exception of the Indianapolis 500, most top drivers instead competed in races sanctioned by CART.

During the summer of 1979, after the California 500 switched alliances mid-season to become a CART series race, USAC proposed a Labor Day weekend race meet that would consist of a USAC Stock Car/Championship Car doubleheader at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A 250-mile stock car race on Saturday would be followed by a 250-mile Indy car race on Sunday. However, the plan never materialized.
1998 Dinoco 400

The 1998 Dinoco 400 is best known for The King winning his 6th Piston Cup after a great year winning 7 races. This would also be The King's 100th win. It's also known for Murray Clutchburn holding his fastest lap record which he held from this race to the 2013 Piston Cup Season. The King wins the race with Chick Hicks second and Crusty Rotor was surprisingly in the 3rd spot after passing some cars on the last lap. Murray Clutchburn finished in the 4th spot.
1989 Piston Cup Season

The **1989 Piston Cup Season** was the season which Alexander Shields won his first Piston Cup. 41 racers competed. This is the first year of the Generation 4 car, after safety track rules including roof flaps to keep the car from going airborne.

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

## Gallery

Mordecai MisskrassDexter MillerDale Earnhardt SrBill ShieldsDarrell CartripSilver StormBoris CartersonMarvin JohnsonKen SchroederJimmy SpincerMichael CartripRon SteeringsonBill BradyRob HudsonStirp WeathersRonald OaksMichael SmithAngela TireshockAlice AxlerChick HicksMike YankeeJack CarrFrank MarintireSammy SmelterJohnatan MelterKraig ShiftrightBarack JonesAndrew Axler
1952 Indianapolis 500

The **36th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes** was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, May 30, 1952. The event was part of the 1952 AAA National Championship Trail and was also race 2 of 8 in the 1952 World Championship of Drivers.

Troy Ruttman won the race for car owner J. C. Agajanian. Ruttman, aged 22 years and 80 days, set the record for the youngest 500 winner in history. It was also the last dirt track car to win at Indy. Ruttman's win also saw him become the youngest winner of a World Drivers' Championship race, a record he would hold for 51 years until the 2003 Hungarian Grand Prix when Spanish driver Fernando Alonso won at the age of 22 years and 26 days.

Bill Vukovich led 150 laps, but with 9 laps to go, he broke a steering linkage while leading. He nursed his car to a stop against the outside wall, preventing other cars from getting involved in the incident.

In the third year that the 500 was included in the World Championship, Ferrari entered the race with Alberto Ascari on Ferrari 375 Indianapolis. The effort gained considerable attention, but Ascari was forced to retire after a few laps when the hub of a wheel on his car collapsed. He was classified 31st. It was the only World Championship race in 1952 that Ascari entered and did not win.

Fifth place finisher Art Cross was voted the Rookie of the Year. Though at least one rookie starter was in the field every year dating back to 1911, this was the first time the now-popular award was officially designated.
1970 USAC Championship Car season

The **1970 USAC Championship Car season** consisted of 18 races, beginning in Avondale, Arizona on March 28 and concluding at the same location on November 21. There was also one non-championship event at Pikes Peak, Colorado. The USAC National Champion and Indianapolis 500 winner was Al Unser. After this season, dirt courses did not reappear in the USAC Championship until 1981-82. Road courses after this season did not reappear in the USAC Championship until 1977. The Pikes Peak Auto Hill Climb was the only non-championship event.
2002 Los Angeles 500

The **2002 Los Angeles 500** is race 16 of 36 in 2002. It's one of the races of part-time racecars Todd Marcus, Aiken Axler and Sage Vanderspin.

## Transcript

### Mac's new paint

Darrell: Look Bob! Mac iCar had a new paint work!

Bob: Everyone would like to see his new paint.

### Haul's Interview (18 days after his crash)

Bob: We're back at Calladega. Let's go to Kori Turbowitz. It's been 18 days and reports are that he finally got out of coma 6 days ago. Kori?

Kori: We're here at Calladega Medical Center, and Haul, how do you feel about the crash?

Haul: (weakly) I am fine. And then Matthew Overtaker, Mac iCar, from Apple Incorporated, will replace **ME** instead of that Turner guy out there! Because he is in Florida or whatever and was simply unavailable.

Kori: Alright then. There have also been reports that the nurse who is treating you is the sister of Kevin Shiftright, Elizabeth Shiftright. Is it true? Also have you got any visitors?

Haul: (weakly) Yeah it is and yeah. Ponchy, Eugene, The King and his wife Lynda Weathers visited, even Dale Jr.

Kori: Do you think you can race ever again?

Haul: (weakly) What? Of course! I'm sure I will be back soon. This is not the last of Haul Inngas I promise you. But I don't know if Mary will allow me (Mary Inngas is Haul's wife) to race for a while. She is very protective of my health.

(Voices are then heard)

Haul: Uh, Mrs Turbowitz. I think that's Mary. You will need to leave because if she finds out I have been interviewed and I accepted it she's gonna get real mad.

Kori: Ok, I understand.

Haul: Goodbye, I will talk to you later.

Kori: Now this is Kori speaking, back to you Bob.

Bob: Well thanks Kori. Haul Inngas not in good condition and we have no idea of his return but it wont be for a while that is for sure!
1979 Dinoco 400

The 1979 Dinoco 400, nicknamed "Crying Ken and Happy Bill" is known for Bill Brady's controversial Piston Cup win. Bill finished 1st, The King is 2nd, Frank Marintire is 3rd, Johnathan Melter is 4th, Alloy Wilson is 5th and Don Chapcar is 6th while Robert Hicks finished 7th.

There was a crash on lap 78 in which Buzz Mixon was pushed by Johnathan Melter and both racers took out rookie Dale Sr, Andrew Axler, part-time racer Ken Mitchan and Cole Speedland (yeah, Johnathan always hates Cole). Dale Sr took the most damage having flipped 3 times then Mixon hit him HARD on the side bending him inwards and hit him in the fuel tank causing it to explode and catch fire. Pinkie fainted due to this fire. Dale Sr did not miss any races as it was the last race.

Buzz Mixon flipped once but landed on his wheels. Dale Sr also went airborne a few meters in the air.

It's also really notable that Ken cried after the crash. Also, all of the part-timers attended.

## Transcript

### Johnson, Dale Sr among others Crash!/Ken Mitchan Cries

Ned: BIG CRASH! MIXON, DALE EARNHARDT, KEN MITCHAN, COLE SPEEDLAND, AND ANDREW AXLER CRASHING!

Ken: OW! OW! OW! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD!

(Cole Speedland bumps Ken)

Ken: ARGH!

Steve: Never seen anything like this in my ***LIFE***!

Ken: Did I crash?

Band-Aid pitty: Yes.

Edward: Yes.

Marlin: Yes.

Ken (cries): NOO! NOO! WAH! WAHH! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?

(Later)

Ken (stops crying): You, pitties, better improve or else I might quit.

Marlin: BUT WE ARE TRYING OUR HARDEST HERE!

Band-Aid pitty (cries): PLEEEEEEEEASE DON'T QUIT! I'LL DO ANYTHING!

Ken: Ok. You have to make me win the Piston Cup in my rookie year! AND I SAID YOU HAVE TO! PLEASE DO IT!

### Bill's victory and celebrations!

Ned Carrett: YES, IT'S BILL BRADY FOR THE WIN!

(Mood Springs Radio)

Bill: YEAH! YEAH! SO AWESOME! SO AWESOME!! YEAH! (You Kid) LOVE YOU, GUYS! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WON THE PISTON CUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mood Springs Crew Chief: Good job, man! You are awesome!
1984 IndyCar season

The **1984 IndyCar season**, the sixth in the CART era of U.S. open-wheel racing, consisted of 16 races, beginning in Long Beach, California on March 31 and concluding in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 10. The PPG Indy Car World Series Drivers' Champion was Mario Andretti and the Indianapolis 500 winner was Rick Mears. Rookie of the Year was Roberto Guerrero. The 68th Indianapolis 500 was sanctioned by the USAC, but counted in the CART points standings.
2002 Reverse 500

The 2002 Reverse 500 Nicknamed Ruby’s Tricky Day Is A Known Race Where Ruby Nightcar Had To Cause A 5 Car Collision Cause She Was Bump Drafted By Sky Lewis

## Transcript

### Ruby Causes A Wreck

* Darrel : Oh You Seeing That
* Bob : Yeah 5 Car Pileup
* Sky Lewis : STAAAAAAAP WHY IS EVERYONE SO SENSITIVE
* Darrel : 5 Car Pileup Ruby Nightcar Hates Getting Bump Drafted
* (No Team Radio Just Racers Talking)
* Sky Lewis : STUPID RUBY NIGHTCAR THANKS FOR FREAKING RUINING MY RACE YOU BIG JERK
* Note : Ruby Nightcar Didn’t Hear The Insult Cause She Was Invloved In The 5 Car Pileup She Is Still On Lead Lap
2000 United States Grand Prix

The **2000 United States Grand Prix** (formally the **2000 SAP United States Grand Prix**) was a Formula One motor race held on 24 September 2000 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. It was the 15th round of the 2000 Formula One World Championship and the 34th United States Grand Prix. Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher won the 73-lap race from pole position. His teammate Rubens Barrichello finished second with Jordan driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen third.

McLaren driver David Coulthard started second, alongside Michael Schumacher. However, Coulthard was forced to serve a ten-second stop-go penalty on lap eight because he moved forward into the lead before the start. Michael Schumacher's main rival in the championship, Mika Häkkinen, started from fourth but retired with an blown engine on lap 26. Michael Schumacher thus had an unchallenged lead and was able to clinch his seventh win of the season, despite a spin in the final stages of the race.

As a consequence of the race, Michael Schumacher retook the lead in the Drivers' Championship by eight points over Häkkinen. Coulthard's fifth place in the Grand Prix eliminated any mathematical opportunity of him winning the Championship, and reduced his lead over fourth-placed Barrichello to eight points. In the Constructors' Championship, Ferrari took over the lead held by McLaren and established a ten-point advantage, with two races of the season remaining.
2005 Piston Cup Japan Season

The 2005 Piston Cup Japan Season Is A Well Known Season

## Racers

1. TParter 0 - Jack Topfuel
2. Joe Autos 3 - Jackie Dust
3. Flipper Shops 5 - Gordon Topfuel
4. Golden Year 19 - Carl Lewis
5. Blinkr 21 - Jack Blamer
6. Duster 23 - Axel Gasoline
7. Nitro Speed 25 - Henry Andy
8. BStop 30 - Johhny Johnson
9. Nightcar Slurpies 31 - Julie Nightcar
10. Toys R Us 32 - May Johnson
11. Airtight System 35 - Leon Barry
12. Rust Spark 36 - Taro Misaki (Rookie)
13. Rust Kingdom 37 - Hikaru Matsuyama (Rookie)
14. Drop N Drive 43 - Joe Hummer
15. Leak Less 50 - Jack Hammer
16. View Zeen 61 - Alex Vertle
17. Rust-eze 91 - Tim Bumpers Jr (Part Time Second Half Of The Season)
18. Rust Shine 95 - Rex Morrison (Rookie)
19. NBI Media 99 - Jenny Part Timer
20. Lil' Torquey Pistons 117 - Skipper Wipeout

## Gallery

Jack TopfuelJackie DustGordon TopfuelCarl Lewis.pngCarl LewisJack BlamerAxel GasolineHenry AndyJohnny JohnsonJulie NightcarMay JohnsonLeon BarryTaro MisakiHikaru Matsuyama.pngHikaru MatsuyamaJoe HummerJack HammerAlex VertleTim Bumpers JrRex Morrison.pngRex MorrisonJenny Part Timer.Skipper Wipeout
1951 BnL 500

This is a very, very historic race. It has a record which has held for almost 70 years! In the 1951 BnL 500. This is a historic race for many reasons. Seven racers were in top shape this race. Doc Hudson, Ya Chun Fei, Lee Weathers, Buford Camshaft, George Davidson, Percy Barbel and Jack Ford were all battling it out.

Each of the seven took the lead at least once and there was TWENTY ONE lead changes in the race! Pole winner Doc Hudson was the first leader. The last one being when Doc Hudson overtook Percy Barbel for the win on turn 3 on the last lap of the race (he won the BnL 500 three times, in 1951, 1952 and 1953). It ended up being with Doc 1st, Barbel 2nd, Davidson 3rd, Weathers 4th, Camshaft 5th, Ford 6th and Fei 7th. Louise Nash is 8th, River Scott 9th and Junior Moon 10th.

Jim Herron crashes into Duke Coulters and Buff Possey and takes them out on the first lap.

## Transcript

### Herron/Coulters/Possey Crash

Bud: BOOGITY BOOGITY BOOGITY! LET'S GO RACING AT ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY BOYS!

Steve: Not bad for The Fabulous Hudson Hornet leading with Percy Barbel 2nd and George Davidson 3rd.

Bud: TROUBLE TURN 2! JIM HERRON INTO DUKE COULTERS AND BUFF POSSEY! THEY'RE OUT!

### Final Lap

Bud: One to go at BnL Speedway and Percy Barbel is in the lead with The Hudson Hornet 2nd! THIS IS REAL HISTORIC! I HAVEN'T SEEN LOUISE NASH, JUNIOR MOON OR RIVER SCOTT EVEN LEAD THIS RACE!!! IT LOOKS LIKE SOME RACERS ARE JUST MORE COMPETITIVE THEN THEM TODAY!!! WE HAD TWENTY LEAD CHANGES THIS RACE!!

Steve: ITS TOO HISTORIC! THE MOST HISTORIC RACE THIS YEAR!!! FIVE WIVES! LIZZIE BARBEL, BETTY CAMSHAFT,ELENA WEATHERS, ELENA FORD! AND LOUISE FEI WATCH AS THEIR HUSBANDS ARE CLOSE TO THE FINISH LINE!

Bud: ITS GONNA BE CLOSE!!!

Steve: As they head into turn 3- WAIT WHAT'S THIS?! THE HUDSON HORNET OVERTAKES PERCY BARBEL AND IS ABOUT TO BECOME WINNER OF THE BNL 500! IT'S THE HUDSON HORNET FOR THE WIN!!! NOBODY CAN BELIEVE IT! ABSOLUTELY NOBODY!!!! THE HUDSON HORNET WINS!!!!!!!

Bud: That was real historic boys!

(Doc Hudson Radio)

Doc: WOW THAT WAS A GOOD ONE! OH YEAH!!!

Smokey: Good job son! You are becoming better!

### Racers react to The Fabulous Hudson Hornet's win

Lapis: So Percy Barbel, George Davidson, Lee Weathers, Buford Camshaft, Jack Ford and Ya Chun Fei will react to the win of The Hudson Hornet. Racers?
1954 Fireball Beach 500

The 1954 Fireball Beach 500 is a Piston Cup race. It's the second last race of the season. It's marking the near fatal crash of Doc Hudson in which he flipped over a lot of times. Doc tried to win this race but unluckily crashed on lap 196. Junior Moon got first and Louise Nash placed 2nd with River Scott 3rd. There was no celebration. Doc was taken to hospital after his crash and would never race again.
1982 Bnl 500

The **1982 BnL 500** is a Race

* Alice Axler: Andrew, it’s about time you got your head out of those Sponsor and paid attention to more important things… like me! The whole town’s talking about it. It’s not right for a man to tires--soon he starts getting ideas… and thinking.
* Andrew Axler: Alice Axler you are positively primeval.
* Alice Axler: Why thank you, Andrew. Hey, whaddya say you and me take a walk over to the tavern and have a look at my hunting trophies
* Andrew Axler: Maybe some other time. Please, Alice. I can’t. I have to get home and help my father. Don’t you talk about my father that way.
* Alice Axler: Yeah, don’t talk about her father that way!
* Andrew Axler: My father’s not crazy! He’s a genius!

### Dillan's death

* Alice Axler: GET OFF MY ENGINE!!!! (pusses Dillan)
* Dillan OverSkar: OHH NOOO I AM FLYING!!!!!!!!!!! \*goes airborne, Crash and Flipped 100 Times\*
* Ken: OHHH NO!! Alice is a Rookie Crash Dillan!
* Ned Carrett: What a Horrible.
1964 Indianapolis 500

The **1964 Indianapolis 500** was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Saturday, May 30, 1964. It was won by A. J. Foyt, but is primarily remembered for a fiery seven-car accident that resulted in the deaths of Eddie Sachs and Dave MacDonald. It is also the last race won by a front-engined "roadster", as all subsequent races have been won by rear-engined, formula-style cars. It was Foyt's second of four Indy 500 victories.
2008 Los Angeles 500

The 2008 Los Angeles 500 is a last the most boring LA 500 ever and is race 16 in 2008 out of 36. In fact Darrell Cartrip slept for the last 10 laps for the race. But not making it more boring is because Lightning McQueen won At His Home Track with Cal Weathers second and Winford Bradford Rutherford 3rd. Everybody finished.
2006 Piston Cup Japan Season

The 2006 Piston Cup Japan Season is a Season

## Racers

1. TParter 0 - Jack Topfuel
2. Joe Autos 3 - Jackie Dust
3. Flipper Shops 5 - Gordon Topfuel
4. Golden Year 19 - Carl Lewis
5. Blinkr 21 - Jack Blamer
6. Duster 23 - Axel Gasoline
7. Nitro Speed 25 - Henry Andy
8. BStop 30 - Johhny Johnson
9. Nightcar Slurpies 31 - Julie Nightcar
10. Toys R Us 32 - May Johnson
11. Airtight System 35 - Leon Barry
12. Rust Spark 36 - Taro Misaki
13. Rust Kingdom 37 - Hikaru Matsuyama
14. Drop N Drive 43 - Joe Hummer
15. Leak Less 50 - Jack Hammer
16. View Zeen 61 - Alex Vertle
17. Rust-eze 91 - Tim Bumpers Jr (Rookie)
18. Rust Shine 95 - Rex Morrison
19. NBI Media 99 - Jenny Part Timer
20. Lil' Torquey Pistons 117 - Skipper Wipeout

## Gallery

Jack TopfuelKatic CornflakeJackie DustGordon TopfuelCarl Lewis.pngCarl LewisJack BlamerAxel GasolineHenry AndyJohnny JohnsonJulie NightcarMay JohnsonLeon BarryTaro MisakiHikaru Matsuyama.pngHikaru MatsuyamaJoe HummerJack HammerAlex VertleTim Bumpers JrRex Morrison.pngRex MorrisonJenny Part Timer.Skipper Wipeout
1995 Nightdona 500

The 1995 Nightdona 500 is a Piston Cup race held at Nightdona Speedway. It's one of the races of all part-time racers minus Dale Jr due to him being part-time. Johnny Blamer lost the lottery after a minivan took the ticket away.

A huge crash caused by Chick Hicks on lap 196 took out several racers causing a green/white/checker. Only eleven finished. Those were winner Ruby "Easy" Oaks, 2nd Andrew Axler, 3rd Buzz Mixon, 4th Strip "The King" Weathers, 5th Chuck Armstrong, 6th Gerald Leadfoot, 7th Chick Hicks, 8th Claude Scruggs, 9th Kevin Shiftright, 10th HIRO GEARSON and 11th Dale Sr.

## TeleBio

Network: CBS

Announcers: Ken and Ned

## Transcript

### Blamer Loses the Lottery

Johnny: Oh, a ticket. Probably fake.

Minivan: Hey can you give me this ticket?

Johnny: But-

Minivan: I will give you 50% of my money if I win.

Johnny: Sure

(Later on the news, the minivan has won the 120,000 dollars lottery)

Minivan: I WON THE FLORIDA LOTTERY OF 1995!!! I would like to thank Piston Cup racer Johnny Blamer for giving this ticket and half the funds will go to him!

(Pre-Race Team Radio)

Johnny: YES!

### Ruby Wins The Nightdona 500

Ken: RUBY EASY OAKS IS GOING TO WIN THE NIGHTDONA 500! ANDREW AXLER SECOND, BUZZ THIRD, THE KING FOURTH, AND CHUCK ARMSTRONG ROUNDS OUT THE TOP 5. GERALD LEADFOOT SIXTH, CHICK HICKS FINISHES SEVENTH! CLAUDE EIGHTH, KEVIN SHIFTRIGHT NINTH, HIRO TENTH, AND DALE SR ELEVENTH! WE NOW NAME HIM DALE SR AFTER DALE JR DEBUTED IN 1994 PART-TIME!

Ned: RUBY HAS FINALLY DONE IT, HE WINS THE GREAT AMERICAN RACE!

(Ruby Radio)

Ruby: YEAH! I WON MY FIRST NIGHTDONA 500!!!

Felix Dougcar (Ruby's Crew Chief): AWESOME JOB, RUBY EASY OAKS! WOO HOO!
1972 Indianapolis 500

The **56th 500 Mile International Sweepstakes** was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, on Saturday, May 27, 1972. The race is notable in that for the first time, the cars were permitted bolt-on wings, and speeds climbed dramatically. Bobby Unser won the pole position at a then-remarkable speed of 195.940 mph (315.3 km/h) for four laps, breaking Peter Revson's track record of 178.696 mph (287.6 km/h) from 1971 by 17.244 mph (27.8 km/h) – the largest one-year track record increase in Indy history. The race average speed of 162.962 mph (262.3 km/h) was also a new record, which stood until 1984.

Gary Bettenhausen led 138 laps until his car suffered ignition trouble on lap 176, and he coasted to the pits. Jerry Grant took over the lead, but pitted for a new tire and fuel on lap 188 in teammate Bobby Unser's pit - for which he was later disqualified. Bettenhausen's Penske teammate Mark Donohue won the race, after leading only the final 13 laps. It was owner Roger Penske's first of eighteen Indy 500 victories (as of 2019) and the first victory for a McLaren chassis at Indy. Al Unser Sr., who won the race in 1970 and 1971, was looking to become the first driver in history to "three-peat" at the Indianapolis 500. He fell short, but his runner-up finish ties for the best three-year span (1st-1st-2nd) in Indy history.

For the first time, Jim Nabors was invited to sing "Back Home Again in Indiana" during the pre-race ceremonies. Nabors accepted and performed with little rehearsal and was warmly received. It was the beginning of a 36-year tradition, where Nabors performed nearly every year from 1972 through 2014.

The 1972 race was the first to utilize the Electro-PACER Light system to facilitate the yellow light periods. Speedway officials still did not utilize the pace car during cautions, and this enforcement tool would be used at Indy for seven years, albeit not without controversy in subsequent races. This system was similar in concept to systems such as the Virtual Safety Car and the "Slow zone" that became popular in the 2010s. Although the technology for the Electro-PACER system was primitive compared to the later systems used over forty years later.

After the decade of the 1960s saw numerous drivers from Europe and other nationalities, the 1972 race was the first since 1962 and the last to have an all-American lineup. Mario Andretti who was born in Istria (part of Italy at the time) was a naturalized U.S. citizen at the time of this race.
2001 Nightdona 500

The 2001 Nightdona 500 was the first event of the 2001 Piston Cup at Nightdona Speedway. The race was won by Michael Cartrip. There was a huge crash on lap 142. Part-time racers Sage VanDerSpin and Todd Marcus entered in that race. Part-timer Aiken Axler failed to qualify. Dale Earnhardt tragically died this race.

## TeleBio

Network: RSN

Announcers: Bob Cutlass and Darrell Cartrip

## Race Summary

### Lap 67 crash

On Lap 67, Billy Oilchanger and Greg Candyman collided.

### Lap 142 crash

On lap 142, Kevin Racingtire lost control and touched Dirkson D'Agostino, turning him into the rest of the field. 2 more cars were involved. Because Johnny Blamer never finishes, he was flipping over like CRAZY! It happened when Mike Yankee touched him. He flipped over 30 times and was hit by Racingtire, causing him to flip over five more times and land upside down on a huge fire. All 12 eventually retired until the Texas 350,

### The Final Lap

The finish was a tragedy because Dale Earnhardt Sr died instantly due to crashing with Ken Schrader. It was caused by Chick Hicks doing a PIT maneuver on Dale.

## Transcript

### Dale Sr's death And Michael Cartrip Wins

Chick Hicks: STUPID DALE EARNHARDT SR! (does a PIT maneuver on Dale Earnhardt)

Darrel Cartrip : And The 3 Cars In

All: OOOH!!

Bob Cutlass: Big trouble! BIG WRECK BEHIND THEM!

Darrell Cartrip: Lead them back!

Bob Cutlass: To the flag!

Darrel Cartrip : Cmon Mikey Man You Got It YOU GOT IT YOU GOT OT (Joe: You Got It!) MICHEALL!! FRIEDD UPP!! OOH YESSS

Joe: Strip 3rd and Dale 2nd and..

Bob Cutlass : Michael Cartrip Wins!!!!!

Darrel Cartrip : WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
1984 Indianapolis 500

The **68th Indianapolis 500** was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday May 27, 1984. Rick Mears, who previously won in 1979, won his second Indy 500 driving for Penske. Contenders Tom Sneva and Mario Andretti dropped out of the race in the second half, leaving Mears alone two laps ahead of the field, and he cruised to the victory. Three months after the race, however, Mears would suffer severe leg injuries in a practice crash at Sanair.

Three rookies finished in the top five: Roberto Guerrero (2nd), Al Holbert (4th), and Michael Andretti (5th). Guerrero and Andretti shared the rookie of the year award. The race is well-remembered for the terrible crash of sportswriter-turned-racer, Pat Bedard, who tumbled through the infield in turn 4 on lap 58. Another rookie, two-time World Champion and future two-time Indy winner Emerson Fittipaldi made a quiet debut.

The race was sanctioned by USAC, and was included as part of the 1984 CART PPG Indy Car World Series. The 1984 race has the distinction of having the record for most entries (117), and the most cars to actually be seen in the garage (87). Defending race winner Tom Sneva, who broke the 200 mph barrier during time trials in 1977, headlined qualifying on pole day. Sneva made history once again, as he became the first driver to break the 210 mph barrier, en route to his third pole position. This Indy 500 was the last for 33 years that an active Formula One driver, Teo Fabi, featured in the field, with double World Champion Fernando Alonso making his 500 debut in 2017.
1998 Berlin Grand Prix

The **1998 Belgian Grand Prix** (formally the LVI Foster's Belgian Grand Prix) was a Formula One motor race held on 30 August 1998, at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps; it was the thirteenth race of the 1998 FIA Formula One World Championship. The race was won by Damon Hill driving for the Jordan team, with Hill's teammate Ralf Schumacher finishing in second place and Jean Alesi finishing in third for the Sauber team, taking his 32nd and last podium of his F1 career.

The race ran entirely in extremely wet weather, and on the first lap David Coulthard lost control of his McLaren, causing a multiple collision involving thirteen drivers, which led to the race being stopped. After a delay of more than an hour to clear the track, a second attempt was made to start the race, albeit without four of the drivers involved in the incident. At the restart, championship leader and pole-sitter Mika Häkkinen spun his McLaren at the first corner and was hit by the Sauber of Johnny Herbert, forcing them both to retire from the race. Hill took the lead, but was overtaken on lap eight by Michael Schumacher. Schumacher had built up over 30 seconds of advantage over Hill by lap 24 when he came up to lap Coulthard. After being instructed over the team radio to let him past, Coulthard slowed down but stayed on the main racing line; due to the spray behind Coulthard, Schumacher was unsighted, hit the back of the McLaren, and caused terminal damage to his Ferrari. Coulthard initially retired due to damage on his own car, but eventually rejoined the race and finished seventh.

Hill inherited the lead again, with his Jordan teammate Ralf Schumacher behind him. In the latter stages of the race, the younger Schumacher was catching Hill. Initially the team informed Hill about his teammate's pace and implied he should let him past. Hill, however, stated clearly that he would not step down, telling team owner Eddie Jordan they either race for first place and risk ending up with nothing, implying a collision, or hold positions and bring the team a 1–2 finish. Team orders were ultimately issued, requiring both drivers to hold their positions to the finish. Hill brought home the first F1 win for the Jordan team (the second for Mugen Motorsports engines) after 126 starts, bringing his own win tally to 22. It would turn out to be his 22nd and final Formula One win, as well as the 42nd and last podium of his career.
1997 No Stall 350

The 1997 No Stall 350 at Darlington is hyper historic because part-time racer DIRKSON D'AGOSTINO WINS!!! Chick Hicks was 2nd and The King unluckily finished 16th because he blew a tire on lap 187. Part-timers Ralph, Todd, Dale Jr, Slider, Darren, Davey, Dirkson, Manny, Winford and Lee all enter. While this was Andrew Axler and Billy Ford's last NS 350, this is known for Andrew being 3rd.
1978 Fuji 800

The 1978 Fuji 800 Is Race 1 Out Of 36 In The Piston Cup Japan 6 Rookies Named Agent Oreo, Mart Nightcar, Kenny Martson, Rick Petrolski, Millie Scattershields, Joseph Oreo, Debuted Rick Was Part Time In 1975-1977. This Race Was So Infamous Because 3 Time Champion Bronson Murther, Went The Wrong Way On Lap 688 Blindfolded And Crashed Into 15 Cars. 6 Cars Died Including The Rookie Millie Scattershields, Who Sadly Lost Her Life, Cause Bronson Smashed Right Into Her Causing Her To Flip 10,000 Times Super Fast And Extremely Crazy Before Landing Back On Her Wheels Only To Be Shredded Into 5 Peices Her Funeral Was Held 5 DaysLater, The Race Never Restarted After The Terrible Crash

## Transcript

### Bronson,s Biggest Mistake

* Mike Waterhome : AND IT LOOKS LIKE BRONSON IS GOING THE WRONG WAY
* Bronson : HA HA HA IM WINNING I THINK IM WINNING
* Millie : BRON YOUR GOING THE WRONG WAY
* Rick : OH MY GOD HE HAS EARMUFFS ON HE CANT HEAR US
* All Racers : AHHHHHH
* \*LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND AND CARSH SOUND\*
* Mike : OH MY GOD, THAT HAS GOT TO BE THE WORST CRASH IVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE
2003 Nightdona 500: The Birth of Beep Axler

The **2003 Nightdona 500** is the 1st race of the 2003 season. Rookie Spencer wins his first career race with Strip Weathers 2nd and Dale Jr 3rd. Fred Faster in 4th.

## Transcript

### The Birth of Beep Axler (Before Race)

* Docter: Are Ready?
* Candace Axler: I Am Ready
* Docter: Here it Come push Mrs. Axler, You Know i Have One Krabby Patty for one day, Ok Here Come a Baby (Doctor Gives Birth) IT'S A GIRL!!
* Axler Family: YEAAHHH!!
* Aiken Axler: Oh My Goodness
* Candace Axler: She's so beautiful
* Doctor: Mrs. Axler your husband's standing right here.
* Candace Axler: what should we name him
* Mavis Axler: i kind of like Aiken's name Beep Axler.

### Sage's Airborn

* Bob: Oh trouble! Part-timer Sage Vanderspin high in the air and collects Chuck Armstrong and James Cleanair.
* Darrell: Looks like Sage got turned by Ricky Hoodson
* Bob: The caution is out and James will continue racing while Sage and Chuck are out of the race.

### Sedgewick collides with Rusty

* Bob: Trouble on turn 1! Sedgewick Cartin and Rusty Cornfuel crashed, and it looks like Chick got turned by Ryan Shields. This is the 2nd caution of the day.
* Darrell: Sedgewick will stay in the race while Rusty is towing into the garage area.
* Sedgewick Cartin: HA!!!!!! SEE YA SUCKER!
* Rusty: NOT FAIR!

### Spencer Wins His First Race

* Bob: We are on the final lap! Spencer "Champion" Racingtire in the lead! Followed by The King, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Fred Faster.

## Results

1. Spencer "Champion" Racingtire 500 laps
2. Strip Weathers 500 laps
1978 Piston Cup Japan Season

The **1978 Piston Cup Japan Season** is a Season Its The Most Terrible Season Cause 16 Racers Died 6 In The Fuji 800 10 In The Tokyo 500 The Last Race Of This Season.

## Racers

1. Oreo 0 - Agnet Oreo (Rookie)
2. Nitro Speed 25 - Thomas Brown
3. Nitroade 39 - Byron Hicks
4. Theotire 55 - Bronson Murther
5. Subway (restaurant) 96 - Kenny Martson (Rookie)
6. Windy Power 105 - Rick Petrolski (Rookie)
7. Unsponsored 131 - Millie Scattershields (Rookie But Sadly Killed On Her First Race)

## Gallery

Agent OreoThomas BrownByron HicksBronson MurtherMillie Scattershields
1992 PPG Indy Car World Series

The **1992 PPG Indy Car World Series** season was the 14th national championship season of American open wheel racing sanctioned by CART (d.b.a "IndyCar"). The season consisted of 16 races. Bobby Rahal was the national champion, his third and final career CART title. Stefan Johansson was named the Rookie of the Year. The 1992 Indianapolis 500 was sanctioned by USAC, but counted towards the CART points championship. Al Unser Jr. won the Indy 500 in the closest finish in the history of that event.

Starting in 1992, and continuing through 1996, the CART organization began operating under the name **IndyCar.** The term IndyCar was a registered trademark of IMS, Inc., and was licensed to CART from 1992–1996. The use of the term "CART" was curtailed in the series and in the media in favor of IndyCar during this period.

The circuit welcomed a new venue in 1992, New Hampshire International Speedway.

Bobby Rahal, who was in his first season as an owner/driver, won four races and three poles en route to the title. Rahal's three oval wins included a dominating wire-to-wire victory at Phoenix, where he led all 200 laps. Rahal fielded the "tried and true" Lola/Ilmor Chevrolet "A" combination. It was the final championship for the Ilmor Chevy A engine. Rahal managed to outperform the newer engines that joined the series in 1992, the Ford/Cosworth XB, as well as the Ilmor Chevy "B" engine, which was used by the Penske team. For the third time, Michael Andretti finished runner-up to Rahal in the points. Andretti promptly left Indy car racing the following year to race in Formula One.

A bevy of crashes, some serious, at the 1992 Indianapolis 500 injured several drivers, and shook up the driver lineup during parts of the season. Jovy Marcelo was fatally injured in a practice crash, while Nelson Piquet suffered devastating leg injures in another practice crash. Hiro Matsushita suffered a fractured leg and missed several races over the summer. Mario Andretti, Rick Mears, and Jimmy Vasser all sat out the race at Detroit while they recovered from injuries. In July, Mears dropped out of the Michigan 500 with nagging injuries, and ultimately sat out the rest of the season. Mears then unexpectedly retired from racing in December.
1998 Paris Grand Prix

The **1998 French Grand Prix** was a Formula One motor race held at Magny-Cours on 28 June 1998. It was the eighth race of the 1998 FIA Formula One World Championship.

The 71-lap race was won by German driver Michael Schumacher, driving a Ferrari. It was Schumacher's third victory of the season. Northern Irish teammate Eddie Irvine finished second, with Finn Mika Häkkinen third in a McLaren-Mercedes, having started from pole position.
1982 CART PPG Indy Car World Series

The **1982 CART PPG Indy Car World Series** season, the fourth in the CART era of U.S. open-wheel racing, consisted of 11 races, beginning in Avondale, Arizona on March 28 and concluding at the same location on November 6. The PPG Indy Car World Series Drivers' Champion was Rick Mears. Rookie of the Year was Bobby Rahal.

Though it was not officially part of the CART calendar, most of the teams and drivers also competed at the USAC-sanctioned 66th Indianapolis 500. Gordon Johncock was victorious at Indy.

Jim Hickman was fatally injured in a practice crash for the Tony Bettenhausen 200 at Milwaukee, he was 39 years old.
1994 Indianapolis 500

The **1994 Indianapolis 500** was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 29, 1994. The race was sanctioned by United States Auto Club (USAC), and was included as race number 4 of 16 of the 1994 PPG IndyCar World Series. For the second year in a row, weather was nary a factor during the month. Only one practice day was lost to rain, and pole day was only partially halted due to scattered showers. Warm, sunny skies greeted race day.

Al Unser Jr. won from the pole position, his second Indy 500 victory. Much to the surprise of competitors, media, and fans, Marlboro Team Penske arrived at the Speedway with a brand new, secretly-built 209 in (3.42 L) displacement Ilmor Mercedes-Benz pushrod engine, which was capable of nearly 1,000 horsepower (750 kW). Despite reliability issues with the engine and handling difficulties with the chassis, the three-car Penske team (Unser, Emerson Fittipaldi and Paul Tracy) dominated most of the month, and practically the entire race.

While Unser won the pole position, two-time former winner (1989, 1993) Emerson Fittipaldi dominated most of the race, leading a total of 145 laps. Fittipaldi was attempting to become the first back-to-winner at Indy since Al Unser Sr. in 1970–1971. On lap 185, Fittipaldi was leading the race, and was looking to put Unser (who was running second) a lap down. Fittipaldi tagged the wall in turn 4, handing the lead to Unser with 15 laps to go. Unser was able to stretch his fuel and cruise to victory over rookie Jacques Villeneuve. Al Unser Jr. joined his father Al Sr. and uncle Bobby as winners of multiple 500s at Indianapolis.

The race marked the final Indy 500 for Mario Andretti, who retired at the end of the 1994 season. Indy veterans Al Unser Sr. and Johnny Rutherford also retired in the days leading up to the race. John Andretti, who had left CART and moved to the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, became the first driver to race in both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day, an effort that has become known as "Double Duty". This was also the second and final Indy 500 for Nigel Mansell, who was knocked out of the race in a bizarre crash with Dennis Vitolo. It was not known at the time, but when Fittipaldi hit the wall on lap 185, it would conclude his final competitive lap in the Indy 500. He failed to qualify for the 1995 race, and the 1996 race was boycotted by CART, followed by his abrupt retirement two months after that due to an injury suffered at Michigan.
1998 London Grand Prix

The **1998 British Grand Prix** (formally the **LI RAC British Grand Prix**) was a Formula One motor race held at the Silverstone Circuit, England on 12 July 1998. It was the ninth race of the 1998 FIA Formula One World Championship. The 60-lap race was won by Michael Schumacher driving a Ferrari car after starting from second position. Mika Häkkinen, who started from pole position, finished second with Eddie Irvine third in the other Ferrari. Schumacher's victory was his fourth of the season, and his third consecutive victory having won both the preceding Canadian and French Grand Prix, but was under controversial circumstances: there was dispute whether he had avoided a stop-and-go penalty by entering the pit lane to serve it on the final lap, crossing the finish line in the pit lane to win the race before reaching his pit box, although the penalty, which was actually merely a time penalty, was later rescinded.
1978 Carolinas 350

The **1978 Carolina's 350** Is Known And Infamous For Bill Clark Killing Elsa Haruno

## Transcript

### Bill Kills Elsa

* Bill : TAKE THIS ELSE
* Elsa : OH NOOO
* \*Flips 66 Times\*
* Ken: OHH!! Elsa Haruno Was a Crash
* Bill : XDDDDDD
* Strip : WHY YOU LITTTLE \*Dumps Bill Clark\*
* Bill : OH NO YOU DONT \*Drifts Infront Of Strip\*
* Strip : HEY I CANT SEE
* Bill : Yeah You Cant
* Tyler Motorkrass: Well See you about THAT!!

### Alexander Shields Wins

* Ned: AND ALEXANDER SHEILDS WINS THE PISTON CUP!!!!
* Alexander: OHH YEAH! I WON!!
* Joey Lewis: Great Job Alexander you Win the Piston Cup, Hey Where Elsa?

### Charles Hudson Missing Elsa Haruno

* Charles Hudson: ELSAAA!!! NOOO!!! NO NO NO NO NO! (Cry) NO! Elsa Haruno i am Sorry!
* Bill Clark: Haw, haw, haw! I killed Elsa, loser!
* Charles Hudson: Bill! What did you do to my wife!
* Bill Clark: I drove to Charles left rear bumper and turned him! Seeya loser! Ah, ha, ha , ha, ha, ha! (drive away)
* Charles Hudson: Well See you about That Bill!!

### News

* Rsn News Reporter : Yestoday Bill Clark Killed Elsa Yestoday In The Carolinas 350 Where Elsa Flipped 66 Times And Crashed Hard Bill Clark Will Be Banned From Racing When The 1978 Piston Cup Season Is Done This Is RSN News
1998 Piston Cup Season

The 1998 Piston Cup Season was considered the last season to be exciting before 1999. The 2000 season begins the excitement again.

## 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. Transberry Juice 63 - Lee Revkins (part time)
19. RPM 64 - Kenny Chapcar and Winford Rutherford (part time)
20. 43 Drive Away 66 - Rodney Nightcar
21. N20 Cola 68 - Manny Flywheel (rookie)
22. Gasprin 70 - Mike Yankee
23. Rev N Go 73 - Misti Motorkrass
24. Sidewall Shine 74 - Slider Petrolski (part time)
25. Vinyl Toupee 76 - Crusty Rotor
26. Retread 79 - Haul Inngas
27. Gask Its 80 - Sage Vanderspin (part time)
28. Shiny Wax 82 - Mark Landis
29. Revolting 84 - Dave Alternators (part time)
30. HTB 86 - Chick Hicks
31. Bumper Save 90 - Ponchy Wipeout
32. Sputter Stop 92 - Murray Clutchburn
33. Spare Mint 93 - Ernie Gearson
34. Rust-eze 95 - Sammy Smelter
35. Tach O Mint 101 - Greg Candyman
36. Lil Torquey Pistons 117 - Ralph Carlow (part time)
37. Clutch Aid 121 - Kevin Shiftright (part time)
38. No Stall 123 - Todd Marcus (part time)
39. Delphin More 223 - Peter Draftsky
40. Pixar Ball 289 - Gaston Stalker
41. THX 353 - Bob McCurbler (Rookie)

## Gallery

Tyler RacelottDJ BackdriveMordecai MisskrassSkull RevkinsSky LewisSilver StormPonchy WipeoutFrank MarintireBuzz MixonJeff Hammer.webpJeff HammerAllison Axler.webpAllison AxlerBob McCurbler
1975 Indianapolis 500

The **59th 500 Mile International Sweepstakes** was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 25, 1975. A. J. Foyt started on the pole position and Bobby Unser won his second Indianapolis 500. Dan Gurney, one of the founders of All American Racers, who finished second as a driver himself in 1968–1969, won his first and only Indy 500 as a car owner. Gurney's Eagle chassis itself scored its third "500" win. The race was part of the 1975 USAC National Championship Trail.

On the 174th lap (435 miles), a heavy downpour pelted the Speedway, and officials immediately ended the race, just 26 laps short of the scheduled distance. Bobby Unser was leading the race at the red flag, and was declared the winner. Defending champion Johnny Rutherford was in second place, and pole-sitter A. J. Foyt came home third.

Tom Sneva survived a spectacular crash in turn two on lap 125. His car touched wheels with Eldon Rasmussen, and flipped into the catch fence near the Turn Two Suites. The engine on Sneva's car ripped off in a huge fire-flash, and the car came to rest upright with Sneva trapped in the cockpit. Sneva miraculously suffered only minor injuries, and walked away from the wreck with assistance from the safety crews.

On the morning of the race, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was ceremoniously designated to the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, the Hulman family celebrated thirty years of ownership of the facility.
Formula racing

**Formula racing** (known as **open-wheel racing** in North America) is any of several forms of open-wheeled single-seater motorsport. The origin of the term lies in the nomenclature that was adopted by the FIA for all of its post-World War II single-seater regulations, or formulae. The best known of these formulae are Formula One, Formula E, Formula Two, Formula Three, regional Formula Three and Formula Four. Common usage of "formula racing" encompasses other single-seater series, including the GP2 Series, which replaced Formula 3000 (which had itself been the effective replacement for Formula Two).

Categories such as Formula Three and FIA Formula 2 Championship are described as **feeder formulae**, which refers to their position below Formula One on the career ladder of single-seater motor racing. There are two primary forms of racing formula: the open formula that allows a choice of chassis or engines and the control or "spec" formula that relies on a single supplier for chassis and engines. Formula Three is an example of an open formula, while Formula BMW is a control formula. There are also some exceptions on these two forms like Formula Ford where there is an open chassis formula but a restricted single brand engine formula.