1977 Indianapolis 500
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The 61st 500 Mile International Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 29, 1977. Considered one of the most historically significant editions of the Indianapolis 500, several sidebar stories... Wikipedia
Winner: A. J. Foyt, Jr.
Average speed: 161.331 mph (259.637 km/h)
Date: May 29, 1977
Estimated attendance: 350,000
Fastest qualifier: Tom Sneva
National anthem: Purdue band
Pace car: Oldsmobile Delta 88