A Diverse 33 in 1969

Posted on: October 15, 2010 | Comments(10) | Gasoline Alley Unplugged, IMS History, Indy 500 | By:

A Diverse Parade Lap 1969

Beginning of the Race 1969

A Diverse 33 in 1969

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  1. Gary P Alexander on October 15, 2010 10:13 am
    Gary P Alexander

    Mr Davidson,
    Thank youf or these daily photo stories. They are the kickoff to my day as soon as I turn on my comouter each morning.
    thank you thank you thank you!
    Gary P Alexander
    Round Rock, TX

  2. Chad M on October 15, 2010 12:00 pm
    Chad M

    Oh to go back in time…just for a day! I love how wide the track was back then.

  3. Lee Robison on October 15, 2010 12:42 pm
    Lee Robison

    This is the first race I missed in 11 years. Was in Viet Nam and listened to the radio broadcast from the roof of the barracks I live in. Dropped the radio cheering for Mario and had to buy it from the friend who loaned it to me.

  4. Jason on October 15, 2010 3:40 pm
    Jason

    where’s the missing car?

  5. Ron Lemasters Jr. on October 15, 2010 6:27 pm
    Ron Lemasters Jr.

    Since I have to spend my Mays now in Charlotte, I too love these photos. I grew up in Muncie, and the 500 was the third-best day of the year behind Christmas and birthday!

  6. Don Mulder on October 15, 2010 8:20 pm
    Don Mulder

    While Christmas and Easter are more meaningful, Indy 500 Raceday is THE BEST DAY ofthe year. Everybody has a birthday.

  7. Bill Schiel on October 15, 2010 9:22 pm
    Bill Schiel

    Is there any significance with the front row containing A. J. ’67 winner; Bobby Unser ’68 winner; Mario to be the ’69 winner?

  8. Chris Blackwell on October 15, 2010 9:55 pm
    Chris Blackwell

    Diverse indeed. 13 different makes of chassis (some older models featured revised bodywork), 4 types of engines including Repcos for the Brabham team and Gurney’s stockblock, and 25 Goodyears to 8 Firestones (Mario ran on the latter). A stark contrast to today’s fields. And the drivers were just as diverse– USAC, NASCAR, F1 & sports cars all being represented. I can’t wait to see how many different combinations we get in 2012!

  9. Dennis on October 17, 2010 12:21 pm
    Dennis

    Wish it was that way now instead of a spec series

  10. Tony G on October 18, 2010 7:59 pm
    Tony G

    It’s is great to see all the cars in formation for the start. While I understand the need for safety I feel we can have a little better formation for today’s racing

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