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Bookmark or Share- Art Lee Pollard Jr. (1927-1973) - Find a Grave MemorialHe first qualified for the Indianapolis 500 in 1967. In 1968, he teamed up to drive one of Andy Granatelli's famous STP Lotus Turbines. He won two Indy car events in 1969, and finished second in the first two California 500s at Ontario Motor Speedway.
- 1973 Indianapolis 500 - WikipediaCompetitors, media, and fans were eagerly anticipating the possibility of breaking the elusive and daunting 200 mph (321.9 km/h) barrier during time trials. The month took a tragic turn, however, when driver Art Pollard died in a crash during a practice session on May 12. [6]
- 'A race we would all like to forget': 50 years later, 1973 Indy 500 is ...It involved popular driver Art Pollard, who hit the outside wall in Turn 1, spun to the inside and flipped in Turn 2. Pollard suffered pulmonary damage from inhalation; third-degree burns on both of his hands, face and neck; a fractured right arm; a fractured leg; and a severe spinal injury.
- Deaths and tragedy from 1973 Indy 500 opened the door for ... - YahooArt Pollard was killed in a pole day crash. Johnny Rutherford and Gordon Johncock delivered spectacular results at the 1973 Indianapolis 500 that were overshadowed by perhaps the worst month in...
- Art Pollard - OldRacingCars.comArt Pollard (born 05 May 1927 Dragon, Utah; died 12 May 1973 Indianapolis, Indiana). Died after a huge crash in a practice session for the 1973 Indy 500. He was a mechanic and car dealer at the time of his death.
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