Indianapolis Auto Classic
Indianapolis Auto Classic
Clip: 351280_1_1
Year Shot: 1951
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1559
Original Film: 024-461-08
HD: N/A
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Timecode: 00:27:55 - 00:28:56
Averaging one hundred and twenty six miles an hour, Lee Wallard becomes the first driver in history to better the four hour make in the 500-mile Memorial Day Classic, and wins handily. MCUS - Large crowd of people at the race track MCUS - Drivers getting into their race cars and putting goggles on MCUS - The race cars are on their way racing MCUS - Leem Wallard winning the race averaging 126 miles per hour CUS - Race official waving the checkard flag CUS - Lee Wallard getting kissed by Loretta Young