Synopsis
This 1975 color film is about the Triple Crown of car racing. It was presented by Raybestos and narrated by Tom Carnegie. It opens with landing a glider, skydiving, a rainy track meet, a hot-air balloon, and a race car. The driver’s face is seen through his helmet. Johnny Rutherford adjusts his steering wheel (:08- 1:35 ). 1975, the race cars are towed into place in Ontario, California. Many famous drivers participate as race highlights are shown. The Foyt, Unser, and Rutherford pit crews spring into action. A.J. Foyt wins ( 1:36 - 9:02 ). At the Indianapolis 500, bands march as the crowds fill the grandstands. Peter DePolo celebrates 50 years after his win there ( 9:04 - 9:25 ). The cars are rolled into position. The Sinmast-sponsored car is shown. Actor James Garner wishes drivers good luck. A large group of balloons are released from the track as the famous “Gentlemen, start your engines” is heard. The pace car beings moving but one car is stalled, causing the rest to drive around it before he gets it started. The green flag is out and the race begins ( 9:26 - 11:52 ). Highlights of the race follow, with A.J. Foyt, Bobby Unser, and Johnny Rutherford battling it out. Mario Andretti’s car, sponsored by Viceroy, is having issues at the pit stop. An accident causes the yellow flag to be used and the leaders take advantage of their pits ( 11:54 - 15:00 ). Tom Sneva survives a fiery crash, shown in slow motion. The drivers are forced to drive through the grass to avoid car…
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- Running time
- 30 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
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- Stock Footage