1973 Indianapolis 500
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The 57th 500 Mile International Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, on Wednesday, May 30, 1973. The race was held over three days due to rain and suffered two major accidents. Wikipedia
Date: May 30, 1973
Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Average speed: 159.036 mph (255.944 km/h)
"Back Home Again in Indiana": Jim Nabors
Fastest qualifier: Johnny Rutherford
Pace car: Cadillac Eldorado
Rookie of the Year: Graham McRae
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