The 1953 Indy 500 was called "The Hottest 500" due to the track temperature exceeding 130 degrees. This led to many drivers needing relief drivers but the winner, Bill Vukovich, did not.
Bill Vuckovich had led 150 laps of the 200 in the 1952 Indy 500 but in 1953 he proved even more dominant. He led 195 of the 200 and was the winner going away from the field.
This was the first of 2 consecutive wins for Vukovich and he was leading the 1955 race (which would have been his 3rd straight win), but was involved in a horrific accident that led to his car tumbling over the backstretch wall and landing upside down and killing him instantly.
Thanks to Buck Benny and his wonderful OTR podcast that features Jack and the Gang.
The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny
"Jack Listens to the Indy 500"
05/31/1953
Great color newsreel about the month of May in Indianapolis 1953.
This covers time trials and race day. Great film footage.
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