THRILLING INDIANAPOLIS 500 1955 16mm film of historic Memorial Day Indy 500
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 Published On Sep 16, 2019

29-year-old Bob Sweikert wins the 1955 Indy 500 driving a car built by Tulsa, OK industrialist Jack Zink. Actress Dinah Shore congratulates Sweikert in winners' circle.

During the race former Indy 500 winner Bill Vukovich was killed when his roadster flipped repeatedly in a 4 car wreck. One year later, Bob Sweikert would be killed in a sprint car race.

Film provided by Jack Zink

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