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词条 1955 Indianapolis 500
释义

  1. Time trials

     Saturday May 14 – Pole Day time trials  Sunday May 15 – Second day time trials  Saturday May 21 – Third day time trials  Sunday May 22 – Fourth day time trials 

  2. Race recap

  3. Aftermath

  4. Classification

     Alternates  Failed to Qualify 

  5. Broadcasting

     Radio 

  6. Notes

  7. Championship standings after the race

  8. See also

  9. References

  10. External links

{{Infobox Grand Prix race report
| Type = F1
| Country = USA
| Grand Prix = Indianapolis 500
| GP_Suffix =
| Fulldate = {{Start date|1955|05|30|df=y}}
| Year = 1955
| Image = Indy500winningcar1955.JPG
| Caption = Winning car of the 1955 Indianapolis 500
| Official name = 39th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes
| Location = Indianapolis Motor Speedway
| Course_mi = 2.5
| Course_km = 4.023
| Distance_laps = 200
| Distance_mi = 500
| Distance_km = 804.672
| Weather = Cool and windy
| Attendance = 150,000[1]
| Pole_Driver = Jerry Hoyt
| Pole_Country = USA
| Pole_Team = Jim Robbins
| Pole_Time = 1:04.27
| First_Driver = Bob Sweikert
| First_Country = USA
| First_Team = John Zink
| Second_Driver = Tony Bettenhausen
| Second_Country = USA
| Second_Team = H. A. Chapman
| Second_Driver2 = Paul Russo
| Second_Country2 = USA
| Third_Driver = Jimmy Davies
| Third_Country = USA
| Third_Team = Pat Clancy
}}

The 39th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, May 30, 1955. The event was part of the 1955 AAA National Championship Trail and was race 3 of 7 in the 1955 World Championship of Drivers.

The race is notable to many as the race in which Bill Vukovich was killed in a crash while seemingly on his way to an unprecedented third consecutive Indy 500.

Time trials

Time trials was scheduled for four days.

Saturday May 14 – Pole Day time trials

Gusty winds, as well as the threat of rain, was observed on pole day, therefore nearly all of the competitors stayed off the track. Around the garage area, the drivers and teams agreed amongst themselves to sit out time trials for the afternoon, and instead qualify together in better conditions on Sunday. However, in the final 20 minutes, Jerry Hoyt, who had not been informed about the agreement, suddenly put his car in line, and pulled away for an unexpected qualifying attempt. His speed of 140.045 mph was not spectacular, but as the fastest (and only) car thus far of the day, he sat on the pole position. Without hesitation, Tony Bettenhausen, Sr. took to the track moments later. After two fast laps, he was slowed by a gust of wind, and qualified second. Sam Hanks and Pat O'Connor got their cars ready, but neither were able to complete attempts. The day closed with only two cars in the field, and Hoyt the surprising pole winner – to the dismay of several in the garage area.

Sunday May 15 – Second day time trials

Qualifying resumed in better conditions, and most of the drivers who stayed off the track Saturday took to the track on Sunday. Jack McGrath (142.580 mph) was the fastest qualifier, and lined up third. Hoyt's pole-winning speed from the day before ended up being only the 8th-fastest overall in the field – a record slowest ranked pole speed.

Near the end of the day, Manny Ayulo crashed due to a possible steering fault and died the following day.

Saturday May 21 – Third day time trials

Sunday May 22 – Fourth day time trials

Race recap

Jack McGrath, starting from the outside despite the fastest qualifying time, grabbed the initial lead, but was quickly challenged by Bill Vukovich, who was looking for his third consecutive win. Vukovich took the lead on lap four, surrendering it back to McGrath on lap 15 but regaining it on lap 16. Fred Agabashian, who had finished in the top ten the previous two years spun on lap 39 and could not continue. McGrath chased Vukovich until lap 54, when he pulled over with mechanical problems. Despite getting out of the car and attempting to repair it himself, he was forced to drop out with a magneto issue. With Vukovich having a considerable lead on lap 56, Rodger Ward, several laps down, flipped over twice, either due to a problem with the wind, oil, or breaking an axle. Although he landed on his wheels, the car was facing the wrong way.[2] Al Keller, attempting to avoid Ward, turned to the inside, going close to or on to the grass, before turning hard to the right and coming quickly back up the track and contacting Johnny Boyd. Boyd's car careened into Vukovich, who appeared to be attempting to also go to the left of Ward. Vukovich made a last second attempt to avoid Boyd to the right, but Boyd's car sent Vukovich hard into the outside barrier. Vukovich's front end also lifted into the air, causing the front to clear the barrier and the car to contact it with the rear, sending the car into a cartwheel, during which it hit several vehicles parked outside the track, and possibly a pole. The car burst into flames after it came to rest, and Vukovich died either from the fire or from injuries from the crash. Boyd's car also flipped but he and the other drivers escaped major injury.[3] Driver Ed Elisian stopped his car on the infield and ran across the track in an attempt to help Vukovich.

After 27 minutes of running under caution, Jimmy Bryan took over the lead of the race, but was forced to retire after ninety laps with a fuel pump issue, when the lead was taken over by Bob Sweikert. The only other driver to retire due to contact for the remainder of the race was Cal Niday on lap 170.[4] Art Cross led the race from laps 133 to 156, but after surrendering the lead to Don Freeland was forced to retire due to mechanical trouble on lap 168. Freeland similarly was passed by Sweikert on lap 160, and retired on lap 178. Sweikert led the remainder of the race. Sweikert stated that the winds made racing difficult, and perhaps led to a decision of racing cautiously and taking advantage of other's difficulty.[5]

Aftermath

The two deaths in the 500 were part of a particularly deadly year for motorsports, which also included four other Indy drivers dying in other races, Alberto Ascari being killed while testing a sports car, and a horrific accident at the 24 Hours of Le Mans which saw nearly 100 spectators killed. Following the year the American Automobile Association ceased sanctioning auto races (including the Indy 500) and the United States Auto Club (USAC) was formed to handle sanctioning duties.[6] It would take until 1959 for fire suits to be made mandatory for all drivers and roll bars for all cars.[7]

Classification

Pos Grid No Driver Constructor Qual Rank Laps Led Time/Retired1|1
1 14 6United States|1912}} Bob Sweikert Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 139.99 11 200 86 3:53:59.53 8
2 2 10United States|1912}} Tony Bettenhausen
(Relieved by Paul Russo; 77 laps)		 Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 139.98 13 200 0 +2:43.56 3
3
3 10 15United States|1912}} Jimmy Davies Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 140.27 5 200 0 +3:32.36 4
4 33 44United States|1912}} Johnny Thomson Kuzma-Offenhauser 134.11 33 200 0 +3:38.91 3
5 7 77United States|1912}} Walt Faulkner
(Relieved by Bill Homeier; 24 laps)		 Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 139.76 16 200 0 +5:17.17 1
1
6 8 19United States|1912}} Andy Linden Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 139.09 22 200 0 +5:57.94
7 16 71United States|1912}} Al Herman (R) Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 139.81 15 200 0 +6:24.24
8 19 29United States|1912}} Pat O'Connor Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 139.19 21 200 0 +6:41.60
9 17 48United States|1912}} Jimmy Daywalt Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 139.41 18 200 0 +7:09.81
10 12 89United States|1912}} Pat Flaherty Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 140.14 7 200 0 +7:46.54
11 18 98United States|1912}} Duane Carter Kuzma-Offenhauser 139.33 19 197 0 +3 Laps
12 25 41United States|1912}} Chuck Weyant (R) Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 138.06 25 196 0 +4 Laps
13 32 83United States|1912}} Eddie Johnson Trevis-Offenhauser 134.44 32 196 0 +4 Laps
14 20 33United States|1912}} Jim Rathmann Epperly-Offenhauser 138.7 24 191 0 +9 Laps
15 21 12United States|1912}} Don Freeland Phillips-Offenhauser 139.86 14 178 3 Transmission
16 9 22United States|1912}} Cal Niday Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 140.3 4 170 0 Accident
17 24 99United States|1912}} Art Cross Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 138.75 23 168 24 Engine
18 31 81United States|1912}} Shorty Templeman (R) Trevis-Offenhauser 135.01 31 142 0 Transmission
19 6 8United States|1912}} Sam Hanks Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 140 10 134 0 Transmission
20 28 31United States|1912}} Keith Andrews (R) Schroeder-Offenhauser 136.04 28 120 0 Fuel Pump
21 27 16United States|1912}} Johnnie Parsons (W) Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 136.8 27 119 0 Magneto
22 13 37United States|1912}} Eddie Russo (R) Pawl-Offenhauser 140.11 8 112 0 Ignition
23 23 49United States|1912}} Ray Crawford (R) Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 139.2 20 111 0 Engine
24 11 1United States|1912}} Jimmy Bryan Kuzma-Offenhauser 140.16 6 90 31 Fuel Pump
25 5 4United States|1912}} Bill Vukovich (W)✝ Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 141.07 3 56 50Died in crash1{{ref>2|2}}
26 3 3United States|1912}} Jack McGrath Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 142.58 1 54 6 Magneto
27 22 42United States|1912}} Al Keller (R) Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 139.55 17 54 0 Accident
28 30 27United States|1912}} Rodger Ward Kuzma-Offenhauser 135.04 30 53 0 Accident
29 26 39United States|1912}} Johnny Boyd (R) Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 136.98 26 53 0 Accident
30 29 68United States|1912}} Ed Elisian Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 135.33 29 53 0 Retirement
31 1 23United States|1912}} Jerry Hoyt Stevens-Offenhauser 140.04 9 40 0 Oil Leak
32 4 14United States|1912}} Fred Agabashian Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 141.93 2 39 0 Spun Off
33 15 5United States|1912}} Jimmy Reece Pankratz-Offenhauser 139.99 12 10 0 Engine
Notes
  • {{Note|1|1}} – Points towards the 1955 World Drivers' Championship
  • {{Note|2|2}} – 1 point for fastest lead lap

Alternates

  • First alternate: Len Duncan (#24, #73)[8]

Failed to Qualify

{{col-begin}}{{col-1-of-2}}
  • Manny Ayulo (#88) - Fatal accident
  • Tony Bonadies (R) (#36)
  • Bob Christie (R) (#7)
  • Elmer George (R) (#74)
  • Gene Hartley (#28)
  • Bill Homeier (#72, #77)
  • Johnny Kay (R) (#76)
  • Danny Kladis (#93)
  • Russ Klar (R) (#61)
{{col-2-of-2}}
  • Ernie McCoy (#69)
  • Jiggs Peters (R) (#32)
  • Paul Russo (#10, #21)
  • Troy Ruttman (#18)
  • George Tichenor (R) (#78)
  • Johnnie Tolan (R) - Withdrew, ill
  • Leroy Warriner (R) (#64)
  • Spider Webb (#9)[9]
{{col-end}}

Broadcasting

Radio

The race was carried live on the IMS Radio Network. Sid Collins served as chief announcer. The broadcast was carried by 237 affiliates in all 48 states, as well as Armed Forces Radio. The broadcast was dedicated to the memory of Wilbur Shaw, who was killed in a plane crash in October.

Luke Walton reported from the north pits for the third year. Charlie Brockman, in his fourth appearance on the network, conducted the winner's interview in victory lane.

All five of the major radio stations in the Indianapolis area carried the broadcast. The broadcast was notable as it reported the fatal crash of Bill Vukovich.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network
Booth AnnouncersTurn ReportersPit/garage reporters
Chief Announcer: Sid Collins
Analyst: Gordon Graham
Driver Expert: Mauri Rose
Statistician: Charlie Brockman
South Turns: Bill Frosch
Backstretch: Jack Shapiro
North Turns: Jim Shelton
Luke Walton (north)
Greg Smith (south)
Charlie Brockman(victory lane)

Notes

  • Pole position: Jerry Hoyt – 1:04.27 (while Hoyt started on the pole, Jack McGrath set the fastest time but started on the outside of the first row)
  • Fastest Lead Lap: Bill Vukovich – 1:03.67
  • Shared Drives:
    • Car #10: Tony Bettenhausen (123 laps) and Paul Russo (77 laps). They shared the 6 points for second place.
    • Car #77: Walt Faulkner (176 laps)and Bill Homeier (24 laps). They shared the 2 points for fifth place.
  • While in the lead, Bill Vukovich hit the 3-car pileup of Al Keller, Johnny Boyd, and Rodger Ward. He was killed (by fracture to the skull) when his car became airborne and went out of the course on the back long straightaway, landing upside down and on fire. His death concluded a streak of three straight years leading the most laps in the race (likely to have been four straight, 1955 inclusive), a feat unequaled since.
  • Formula 1 championship debut for Keith Andrews, Johnny Boyd, Ray Crawford, Al Herman, Al Keller, Eddie Russo, Shorty Templeman and Chuck Weyant

Championship standings after the race

{{commons category|1955 Indianapolis 500}}
World Drivers' Championship standings
Pos Driver Points
1France}} Maurice Trintignant11 {{frac|1|3}}
2Argentina}} Juan Manuel Fangio10
313USA}} Bob Sweikert8
14Italy}} Nino Farina6 {{frac|1|3}}
15Italy}} Eugenio Castellotti6
Source: [10]
  • Note: Only the top five positions are included.

See also

  • 1955 AAA Championship Car season

References

1. ^{{cite news|title=Vukovich Killed In Pileup|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5624567/|first=Jep|last=Cadou Jr.|newspaper=The Indianapolis Star|page=18|via=Newspapers.com|date=May 31, 1955|accessdate=June 2, 2017}}{{Open access}}
2. ^Goldstein, Richard (July 7, 2004) [https://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/07/sports/rodger-ward-83-two-time-indianapolis-500-winner.html Rodger Ward, 83, Two-Time Indianapolis 500 Winner] (obituary). New York Times. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
3. ^The Rex Dean Accident Report: The Race and Accident. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
4. ^[https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/events/indy500/history/historical-stats/race-stats/box-scores/1955 Box Scores - Indianapolis 500 - 1955] Indianapolis 500 Historical Stats from website of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
5. ^Burgess, Dale (May 31, 1955) "Bob Sweikert Wins 500 Mile Race" Associated Press. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
6. ^Oreovicz, John (May 23, 2016) Indy at 100: The '50s golden era ESPN.com. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
7. ^Wren, Adam (May 25, 2016) [https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/maymadness/indy-500-innovation-driving-forces/ Driving Forces: Danger and Safety at the Indy 500] Indianapolis Monthly. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
8. ^The Talk of Gasoline Alley – 1070-AM WIBC, May 14, 2004
9. ^{{cite web|title=1955 International 500 Mile Sweepstakes|url=http://www.champcarstats.com/races/195501.htm|website=ChampCarStats.com|accessdate=26 June 2015}}
10. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/1955/indianapolis/championnat.aspx|title=Indianapolis 1955 - Championship • STATS F1|website=www.statsf1.com|access-date=18 March 2019}}

External links

  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20120427163136/https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/indy500/history/stats/ Indianapolis 500 History: Race & All-Time Stats] – Official Site
  • 1955 Indianapolis 500 Radio Broadcast, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network: Re-released by "Speedway Audio" – WIBC-AM (2004)
  • 1955 Indianapolis 500 at RacingReference.info (Relief driver statistics)
  • [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4xXBTIyxEw 1955 Indianapolis 500 Film] - Oklahoma Historical Society Video and Film Archives
{{F1 race report|
 Name_of_race = 1955 Indianapolis 500
Bob Sweikert | Year_of_race = 1955 | Previous_race_in_season = 1955 Monaco Grand Prix | Next_race_in_season = 1955 Belgian Grand Prix | Previous_year's_race = 1954 Indianapolis 500
Bill Vukovich | Next_year's_race = 1956 Indianapolis 500
Pat Flaherty

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