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What was Mickey Thompson's first race on the Indy Circuit?
In 1962, Mickey Thompson entered three John Crosthwaite-designed cars in the Indianapolis 500.
How did Mickey Thompson do?
Dan Gurney placed 20th out of 33. The team won the Mechanical Achievement Award for original design, construction, and accomplishment.
How did the change in design affect the performance of Mickey Thompson's cars at the 1962 Indianapolis 500?
For the race, the engine (enlarged to 4.2-L capacity) had to be detuned because Mickey Thompson's crew, led by Fritz Voigt, were concerned it would not last the distance.
Did the car Mickey Thompson entered place in the 1962 Indianapolis 500?
Dan Gurney was in ninth place until a leaking oil seal seized the gearbox and ended his race on lap 94. He was placed 20th out of 33.

Question: What year was this race?
Self-contained rewrite: What year was Mickey Thompson's first race at the Indianapolis 500?