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The Shape of the Future (1966)

1966 · Short film · 26 min

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Presented by the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., this film "Shape of the Future" follows the North American IndyCar Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1966 during the prestigious Indy 500 race. First run in 1911, the Indy 500 is famous in the world of motorsports and is still run every year today, drawing some of the largest crowds seen in sports. Well reflected in this video, the 1966 Indy 500 was a particularly exciting race since it featured several legendary Formula 1 and IndyCar drivers such as James Clark, Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart, and Mario Andretti, and additionally a host of accidents and car troubles for the drivers. Occurring on the first lap is a large accident involving 11 of the 33 cars on the field. Then again upon reset, another accident occurred involving one car in the first turn. Throughout the race there will amount to enough difficulties that only 7 cars will finish—the lowest number of cars to finish ever in an Indy 500. (0:07) Indy race cars driving through pit lane of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (0:24) Onboard footage of Mario Andretti joining and speeding around track at over 160 mph. {2:37) Footage of several accidents—collision and spin outs. (2:59) Gasoline Alley—the off track garage zone for racing teams, and where spectators are free to roam. (3:14) Title sequence. (4:02) Startup of white Stoddert-Dayton pace car—the pace car that was used in the first Indy 500 in 1911. (4:34) Hot air balloon taking off. (4:48) Ray Harroun—the winner of…

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Running time
26 minutes
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Ephemeral Films

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