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The Indianapolis "500"

The Indianapolis "500"
Clip: 425935_1_1
Year Shot: 1967 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1761
Original Film: 040-045-07
HD: N/A
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Timecode: -

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'."