Bibliograph

The curse of the Indy 500, 1958's tragic legacy, Stan Sutton

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Label

The curse of the Indy 500, 1958's tragic legacy, Stan Sutton

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references ( pages 171-283)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The curse of the Indy 500

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1031851282

Responsibility statement

Stan Sutton

Sub title

1958's tragic legacy

Summary

On May 30, 1958, thousands of racing fans poured into the infield at dawn to claim the best seats of the Indianapolis 500, unaware that they were going to witness one of the most notorious wrecks in racing history. Seconds after the green flag, a game of chicken spiraled out of control into a fiery 16-car pile-up that claimed the life of 29-year-old Indiana native and rising star Pat O'Connor. The other drivers escaped death, but the tragic 1958 Indy 500 seemed to leave its mark on them: the surviving drivers were hounded by accidents and terrible crashes, and most would die at tracks around the country. But the tragedy also prompted new regulations and safety precautions like roll bars that would ultimately save hundreds of lives. In The Curse of Indy 500: 1958's Tragic Legacy, veteran sportswriter Stan Sutton profiles the ill-fated race and the careers of the drivers involved, highlighting their lives in the dangerous world of auto racing

Target audience

juvenile

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