I've known about all of these Indy stories from the '50s and '60s for decades. But the amount of detail you provide is just incredible. Well done.

RIP Mickey Rupp 1936-2023 Placed 6th at Indy 1965 as a Rookie. The founder of RUPP Industries, makers of snowmobiles, karts, mini-bikes...etc

I was watching old WindTunnels with Dave Despain, so I guess it recommended you! My wife was at the Greg Saks/McDonald tragedy and also for Graham Hill's victory. I've read books about the 'curse' of that '58 field, and also an Art Pollard biography. My first 500s were won by TK, Then RHR - So I'm a relative rookie. Great Content, Thanks!

Good stuff, guys!

About race cars with tragic histories... In July 1990, Rich Vogler lost his life in a sprint car race at Salem, Indiana (if I remember right). Fairly recently I found out that several years later another driver died in that same car, and not only that, but apparently that car is still racing to this day. Also, in the wreck at the start of the 1958 Indy 500, Jerry Unser went flying over the wall. Fortunately he got out of it alright....but he wasn't so fortunate a year later. Also, on May 12, 1991, Gary Bettenhausen qualified fastest for the 500 -- faster than polesitter Rick Mears. He didn't get the pole because the run was on the second day. Right after Gary got out of the car, ABC's Jack Arute had the gall to remind him that thirty years ago to the day, his father had lost his life right there on that straightaway -- as if he needed to be reminded. I still think that is one of the least tactful things I've seen a TV reporter do.

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Me and my dad were watching that Vogler race. My dad knew immediately it was bad. I think his helmet was rolling down the track adding to the horror. It was violent and upsetting.

The tires were awful in those days; ditto brakes. With updated brakes and tires those cars weren't so bad.

Hey you guys need to put together a better package... I'm glad your program is in place.