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6 days ago · Gordon Johncock was now the leader, with Bobby Unser and Mario Andretti in close pursuit. Unser pit incident [ edit ] On lap 131, Tom Sneva , who fell 35 laps down after his engine stall on lap 58, was eliminated when his engine failed.
Jun 22, 2024 · Former winner Gordon Johncock was announced as the replacement for the injured Jim Crawford. Johncock initially retired before the 1985 race, but had tentative plans for a return in 1986. Johncock was expected to immediately begin practicing on the track.
Jun 16, 2024 · Billy Vukovich, Gordon Johncock, who won in 1973, and David Hobbs completed the top five. There were only seven caution flags for 21 laps and · 34 minutes and two seconds. Other News.
Jun 11, 2024 · Memorable victories at the Indy 500 in 1973 and 1982 define Gordon Johncock’s career. The 1982 triumph is one of the closest finishes in the race’s annals and pronounced his nerve and skill. Bill Vukovich
6 days ago · He had to make up around 32 seconds on Gordon Johncock. Foyt made up 1.5 to 2 seconds per lap by turning up his turbo boost, which risked destroying the engine. Johncock's own engine expired just as Foyt had closed to within eight seconds after both drivers' final pit stops, and Foyt passed for the win.
5 days ago · Indianapolis 500, U.S. automobile race held annually from 1911, except for the war years 1917–18 and 1942–45. The race is always run at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, a suburban enclave of Indianapolis, Indiana.
5 days ago · Indianapolis 500. year. winner 1. average speed (mph) 1 Won by U.S. racer except as indicated. 2 Scheduled 300-mile race. 3 No competition 1917–18 and 1942–45. 4 Race stopped because of rain—in 1926 after 400 miles, in 1950 after 345 miles, in 1973 after 332.5 miles, in 1975 after 435 miles, in 1976 after 255 miles, in 2004 after 450 ...
