| The Indianapolis "500" | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1761 |
| Catalog #: | 425935 | |
| Clip Number: | 425935-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-045-07 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Indianapolis, Indiana | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Happiness CROWDS: Spectators, Sports LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Indiana OCCUPATIONS: Athlete SPORTS/RACES: Misc TRANSPORTATION/AUTOMOBILE: Racing | |
| Description: | The Indianapolis "500" resumes after a first-day halt because of rain. Parnelli Jones, leading all the way, has a car-breakdown as his turbine-racer quits with only three laps to go. Winner: A.J. Foyt, averaging over 151 mph, taking his third "Indie" victory and leaving over $171,000. Establishing shot - One of the race car speeding down the track, the fans seated in the stands are nothing but a blur. High Angle shot - Indianapolis enthusiast. MS - One car spinning out on the race track just missing the other race cars - close call. High Angle shot - Parnelli Jones, turbine powered car "quits". MS - Racing official waving the checker flag. A.J Foyt is the winner. MS - A.J Foyt's car is pushed into the winning circle with many of his fans crowding around him and his car. CU - A.J Foyt standing up right out of his racing car taking off his helmet with a huge victory smile on his face. "Mmnn 'how sweet it is'." | |
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