| Speed Classic: Indianapolis Race Marked By Crashes | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1618 |
| Catalog #: | 354125 | |
| Clip Number: | 354125-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 029-045-07 | |
| Timecode: | 00:40:51 - 00:42:04 | |
| Location: | Indianapolis | |
| Year Shot: | 1956 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Spectators, Sports LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Indiana TRANSPORTATION/AUTOMOBILE: Racing | |
| Description: | Pat Flaherty of Chicago roars home the winner by 22 seconds in the 40th running of the famed 500-mile speedway classic. Twelve accidents mar the race, although luckily, no one was killed. Hearts are in throats as the speeding racers spin out of control. (indy 500) Establishing shot - Throngs of racing fans fill the stands. CUS - Official pace car, a Desoto. MS - Cars driving on to the track - 33 cars. MS - One skids out of control. LS - More cars loosing control. CUS - Checkered flag falls and Pat Flaherty is declared the winner LS - Racing fans. MS - The winner, Pat Flaherty pulls up into the winners circle and drinks the customary bottle of milk. He waves to the crowd of racing fans. | |
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