1972 Indianapolis 500
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The 56th 500 Mile International Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, on Saturday, May 27, 1972. The race is notable in that for the first time, the cars were permitted bolt-on wings, and speeds climbed... Wikipedia
Date: May 27, 1972
Pace car: Hurst/Olds Cutlass
Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Average speed: 162.962 mph (262.262 km/h)
Rookie of the Year: Mike Hiss
Season: 1972 USAC Trail
Starting command: Tony Hulman