When was the last time someone died in the Indy 500?

When was the last time someone died in the Indy 500?

2011

Who got killed in Indy race?

driver Dan Wheldon

What happened in the 1973 Indy 500?

The 57th 500 Mile International Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, on Wednesday, May 30, 1973. The race was held over three days due to rain and suffered two major accidents….1973 Indianapolis 500.

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Is Salt Walther still alive?

Deceased (1947–2012)

What happened to Gordon Smiley?

Smiley died instantly from massive trauma inflicted by the severe impact. His death was the first at Indy since 1973 when Art Pollard and Swede Savage were killed and, to date, the last driver to die during qualifying. Smiley’s funeral was held on May 20, 1982 and he was buried in his birth location in Nebraska.

Where did Swede Savage die?

Houston, Texas, United States

What killed Justin Wilson?

24 August 2015

How many drivers have been killed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

42 drivers

What drivers have won the Indianapolis 500 4 times?

Four drivers share the record for the most Indy 500 wins of all time. A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears and Castrovenes each have won the Indy 500 four times.

Why do they drink milk after the Indy 500?

Drinking of the Milk Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Louis Meyer regularly drank buttermilk to refresh himself on a hot day and happened to drink some in Victory Lane as a matter of habit after winning the 1936 race.

Who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1964?

A. J. Foyt

What was the tragedy at Indy?

tragedy struck during the pace lap of the 1960 Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. A privately owned makeshift scaffold collapsed, killing two people and injuring 82. turf. Henceforth, all scaffolding at the Speedway was banned.