Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 May 1951 — Page 30
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Advice—
Take Shortest Route,
Get There
The earlier you get there the better. Don't wait until the last
minute, This was the advice given todav to Speedway-goers to avoid past happenings. The Indiana State Police, Marion County Sheriff's office and Indianapolis City police have learned the hard way over the years what should and should not be done at Speed way time. These three agencies have been charged with the responsibility of getting the thousands of specta tory Into the grounds before race time. Their advice is simple get there early and get there by the shortest possible route. After the crowd passes through one of the gates, the job of steering the spectators to their proper plapes and avoiding pedestrian jams reverts to Speedway Safety Director Joe Quinn and his silverhelmeted patrolmen. T.ate Comers Cause Jams Qne of the lessons learned by ther three agencies outside the gate is now used as a valuable example. In 1946, late comers to ithe Speedway were blamed for* the uncontrollable congestion. affic was snarled for miles in all directions while police did their best to get cars and pedestrians through the gates. There were thousands of persons who did: not get through the gates untjl late afternoon and there were others who never did see any of the race that year. The “inside” patrolmen had their greatest problem in 1948 when a pedestrian jam and nearpanic enveloped the Speedway. Persons parking in the infield with seats in the grandstands were met in the tunnels by persons parked on the outside with seats In the parquet section. It was a jam that took several hours to untangle. In charge of the 250 officers
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outside the gate will be Maj. Robert O'Neal, state police executive officer, who will operate from the top floor of the Pagoda. The officers, equipped with radio cars, motorcycles, and those on foot will be spotted at the most advantageous . points, Major O'Neal's advice to motorists is to use the main routes to
the Speedway after getting an early start, These routes are 16th St., 30th 8t., Georgetown RRd., and Lyndhurst Dr. Plane Spots Jams Traffic coming from out of
town from the north should move on 30th St. and those coming in on Route 52 should turn south on Georgetown Rd. Those from the east should use 16th St. and the cars coming from the south and southwest go on Emerson to Michigan. Spectators having parking spaces around the track should enter the gate nearest their parking space. The State Police airplane will plan an important part in handling traffic, The plane will spot traffic jams, radio the central office In the Pagoda and officers will be dispatched to the trouble points immediately.
First Solo Victory The late Floyd Roberts won the H0O-Mile classic in 1938, first year the Speedway race cars did not carry riding mechanics.
12 Killed at ‘500’
Prior to this years race, 12 drivers have been killed In 500-Mile competition,
130 MPH Pole in '39 The 130-mph plus pole speed is fast enough, but it isn't new. The late Jimmy Snyder turned 130.138 mph in 1939 to win the coveted position.
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THROUGH THE YEARS—Badges used at the track are shown above by years (left to right top row), 1939, 1940, 1941; second row, 1946, 1951, 1947; third row, 1948, 1949 and 1950.
There was a time when the working press and others connected with “Operation 500" needed no fewer than eight ecards to get into the Speedway. Today two badges, one silvery, the other bronze, do the job. Silver badges are numbered from one to 1500. These are issued to newspapéymen, radio, track officials, car owners, race
drivers and mechanics. The _bronze badge, numbered 1500 to 6000, are issued to those
people necessary to the operation of the race but who do not have to go ‘‘trackside.” or in the track pit area, These include
lap prize donors and accessory people. Since badges in
the advent of metal
ing of the design is one of the many little jobs that fall into the lap of Wilbur Shaw, Speedway president, Some of the idea Wilbur has come up with include a replica of the pagoda, a race car (this commemorating the record run in 1946 of the Novi Special) and wings mounted on a tire. This year the badge is a replica of the Borg Warner trophy. The badges, strangely enough, don't die after race
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DUKE DINSMORE—No. 6, Brown Motor Co. Special; 4
eylinder Meyer-Drake; bore, 4.3125; stroke, 4.625; piston displace-
ment, 270 cu. in, rear-drive.
Qualified at 131.974.
CECIL GREEN—No. 4, John Zink Special; 4-cylinder MeyerDrake; bore, 4.3125; stroke, 4.625; piston displacement, 270 cu. in, rear drive. Qualified 131892 mph,
1939, many different designs have been used. ThinK- |
day. They are put to many a unique use. They have popped up as tie clasps, money clips, insignias on desk pads, dress ornaments for women. Johnny Moore, Firestone's racing boss, even mounted one on the dashboard of his car. What the badge will be next year is, of course, a mystery, But you can bet Wilbur is already wracking his brain, looking and listening for an idea.
They're Members Of 100 MPH Club
Here is the complete roster of ‘he members and their race |speeds. The year with the mark |“X"” were winners of the race. {Those with the mark (*) are de‘ceased.
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design are an unbeatable combination as he shows
MarsHau Teacue proves Miracle H-Power and “step-down”
the way to 71 other drivers in National Championship Stock Car Race over rugged 160-mile Daytona course
Hudson Hornet Wins
tough test of power, stamina, durability!
ECAUSE it is built differently, the fabulous Hudson Hornet outran a field of 71 entries to win a conclusive victory in the National Championship Stock Car Race at Daytona Beach.
“There's just nothing like this Hudson Hornet,” said driver Teague. “It has everything. The low center of gravity you get with Hudson’s ‘step-down’ design really paid off. And I’ve never known a sweeter engine.”
For a sample of the power, stamina and ease-of-handling that put the Hudson Hornet out front—and kept it there —come in and drive this great car.
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HANSON MOTOR COMPANY 1239 North Walnut St. Bloomington, Ind.
Name Year Ave. MPH BILLY ARNOLD x 1930 100.448 FRED - FRAME ovo Xe 104.144 HOWDY WILCOX®* . . 1932 103.881 CLIFF BERGERE vores JH3S 102.662 1959 113.698 1941 113.528 BOB CARKY* 1932 101.363 RUSS SNOWBERGER 1932 100.791 LOUIE MEYER ' x 1933 104.162 x 1936 109.069 1987 110.330 CHET GARDNER® . ....... 1933 101.182 1935 101.129 1938 110.311 WILBUR SHAW ......... 1933 101.795 1935 105.990 1936 104.233 x 193% 113.580 1938 115.380 21930 115.035 x 1040 114.255 LOU MOORE 1933 101.598 1934 102.625 STUBBY STUBBLEFIELD*® 1943 100.7622 DAVE EVANS 1934 BILL CUMMINGS®* 1934 1935 MALURI ROSE .......0000. 1934 1946 as 1940 947 OAR KELLY PETILLO o x1933 FLOYD ROBERTS® 1935 193% ALPH HEPBURN®* | 1911 DOC MaceKENZIE® . 1935 CHET MILLER A 1946 194% 194 I TED HORN®* 1946 I 1937 I 194% 1 19% | 101 1 1946 I 1943 1 194K 1 RAY PIXLEY® 19:06 105.258 GEORGE BARRINGER 19:46 102.630 1944 HHS ZEKE MEYERS 19:36 101.8:81 GEORGE CONNER 1945 103. %:40 191% 119.595 LOUIE TOMEL = . ...... 1947 TORS 19141 104.926 JOE THORNE. ........ 19:49 110.416 IIMMY SNYDER®* 139 114.245 BARE STAPP 1939 ¥ FRANK WEARNE 194% 1941 REX MAYS* . ........ 1940 1941 194% GEORGE ROBSON* x 1946 JIMMY JACKSON 1946 194% 194% EMIL ANDRES 1944 LOUIS DURANT .. ...... 1946 BILL HOLLAND ...... 194% 1948 x 1948 LUIGI VILLORESI 1946 WALT BROWN ae 19475 DUKE NALON cise 1048 MACK HELLINGS 1948 HAL COLE 104% LEE LAR 194% IOHNNIE PARSONS 1949 RON FO 194% 10IF CHITWOOD 1949 JOHNNY MANTZ . ..... 1049 PAUL RUSSO .f......... 1949
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Indianapolis, Ind.
MESS SALES AND SERVICE
11 East Franklin St. Greencastle, Ind.
FRANK E. WILLS COMPANY
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