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.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
