Program, "The 47th 500," Indianapolis 500, May 30, 1963

THF134466 / Program, "The 47th 500," Indianapolis 500, May 30, 1963

Artifact Overview

The 47th running of the Indianapolis 500 took place on Thursday, May 30, 1963. Thirty-three cars started the event, and 14 managed to finish all 500 miles. Parnelli Jones took the checkered flag, though not without controversy. His Offenhauser-powered #98 car developed a dangerous oil leak during the race, which some drivers and commentators believed should have disqualified Jones.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Program (Document)

Date Made

1963

Subject Date

30 May 1963

Creators

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corp.

Collection Title

Dave Friedman Collection

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.3451

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in

Keywords	United States, Indiana, Indianapolis Programs (Documents) Automobiles Automobile racing Racing cars Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis 500 (Automobile race)

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