1961 Indianapolis 500
The 45th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Tuesday, May 30, 1961. For the first time since 1949, the Indianapolis 500 was not recognized on the World Championship calendar. The... Wikipedia
Date: May 30, 1961
Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Average speed: 139.130 mph (223.908 km/h)
"Back Home Again in Indiana": Mel Torme
Fastest qualifier: Eddie Sachs
Honorary referee: Raymond Firestone
National anthem: Purdue Band