×
1970 Indianapolis 500

1970 Indianapolis 500

The 54th 500 Mile International Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Saturday, May 30, 1970. Al Unser, Sr. dominated the race, winning the pole position and leading 190 laps en route to victory. Wikipedia
Pace car: Oldsmobile 442
Date: May 30, 1970
Average speed: 155.749 mph (250.654 km/h)
"Back Home Again in Indiana": Saverio Saridis
Estimated attendance: 250,000
National anthem: Al Hirt