1974 Indianapolis 500
Event
The 58th 500 Mile International Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 26, 1974. Johnny Rutherford, in his eleventh attempt, won the race from the 25th starting position, the farthest back since... Wikipedia
Pace car: Hurst/Olds Cutlass
Date: May 26, 1974
Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Average speed: 158.589 mph (255.224 km/h)
Estimated attendance: 275,000
Fastest qualifier: A. J. Foyt
National anthem: Purdue Band