1962 Indianapolis 500
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The 46th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Wednesday, May 30, 1962.
A historic pole day saw Parnelli Jones break the 150 mph barrier in qualifying. Rodger Ward and Len Sutton... Wikipedia
Date: May 30, 1962
Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Average speed: 140.293 mph (225.780 km/h)
"Back Home Again in Indiana": C. David Cochard
Most laps led: Parnelli Jones (120)
Pace car: Studebaker Lark Daytona Convertible
Rookie of the Year: Jim McElreath
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